DoD Network Architect: Zero Trust & SDN Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design, deploy, and support DoD hybrid networks, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient architectures. You will work across Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, and VMware platforms, ensuring Zero Trust alignment and strong security postures.

The role requires deep expertise in network design, security architectures, and DoD compliance, plus a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments
• Experience implementing and configuring Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows
• Experience with DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a ZTNA context

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support network security architectures for the DoD
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and increase reliability and security
• Analyze current infrastructures and guide modernization efforts
• Lead and mentor engineers on network deployment and DoD-focused projects

Skills

Network design

Security architectures

Zero Trust

ZTNA

DoD environments

Documentation

Networking protocols

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering

CCNA/CCNP/VMware/JNCIA/JNCP

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Juniper

Dell

VMware

HPE

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design, deploy, and support DoD hybrid networks, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient architectures. You will work across Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, and VMware platforms, ensuring Zero Trust alignment and strong security postures.

The role requires deep expertise in network design, security architectures, and DoD compliance, plus a Secret clearance.