DoD Network Architect: Zero-Trust & SDN Leader

Booz Allen Hamilton; Illinois; On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design and implement secure, scalable DoD network architectures in hybrid environments. You will influence policy and collaborate with senior leaders on critical missions.

The role requires DoD experience, Zero Trust expertise, and a Secret clearance, with a focus on secure routing, segmentation, and multi‑vendor platforms. This is a full‑time position supporting nationwide DoD assignments.

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, container networking, or virtualization platforms
• 2+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations and detailed documentation of BGP policy behavior, NGFW IDS/IPS configurations, or NAT and SNAT translation flows
• 2+ years of experience with security, routing, and switching protocols, including BGP, IS‑IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, or L3VPNs
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Skills

DoD network design

Zero Trust principles

Network segmentation

Documentation

Routing protocols

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

High school diploma

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Versa

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design and implement secure, scalable DoD network architectures in hybrid environments. You will influence policy and collaborate with senior leaders on critical missions.

The role requires DoD experience, Zero Trust expertise, and a Secret clearance, with a focus on secure routing, segmentation, and multi‑vendor platforms. This is a full‑time position supporting nationwide DoD assignments.