DoD Network Architect - Zero Trust & SDN Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design, deploy, and support DoD hybrid network architectures focused on security and performance. You will document architectures and workflows while collaborating with senior leadership to align network strategy with mission needs.

Responsibilities include implementing segmentation via SDN/SD-WAN, ensuring STIG compliance where applicable, and leveraging Zero Trust principles to secure critical DoD networks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles.
• 2+ years of experience implementing and configuring network segmentation or micro segmentation solutions, including SDN/SD-WAN or virtualization platforms
• 2+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA and BGP policy behavior, NGFW IDS/IPS configurations, or NAT/SNAT translations
• 2+ years of experience with security, routing, and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, L3VPNs)
• Ability to engage and collaborate with senior leadership
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support DoD hybrid network architectures with focus on security and performance.
• Document complex architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows with emphasis on ZTNA and BGP behavior.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align network strategy with DoD missions.
• Implement and validate segmentation and micro-segmentation using SDN/SD-WAN technologies.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and DoD STIGs where applicable.

Skills

Network design

Zero Trust

SDN / SD-WAN

BGP / routing

Security architectures

DoD experience

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering

CCNP or JNCP Certification

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design, deploy, and support DoD hybrid network architectures focused on security and performance. You will document architectures and workflows while collaborating with senior leadership to align network strategy with mission needs.

Responsibilities include implementing segmentation via SDN/SD-WAN, ensuring STIG compliance where applicable, and leveraging Zero Trust principles to secure critical DoD networks.