Edge Network Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Hawaii; On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Edge Network Engineer, Lead to architect secure, resilient edge networks supporting critical operations worldwide. You will design end-to-end architectures for Cloud-to-Tactical Edge, lead integration of compute, storage and networking under SWaP-C constraints, and drive zero-trust, encrypted channels in harsh environments.

You will collaborate with a cross-functional team, apply containerization, GitLab-based CI/CD, and deliver real-time intelligence from video,

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing secure, resilient networks for edge deployments.
• 5+ years implementing zero-trust and encrypted channels.
• 5+ years architecture for portable compute platforms under SWaP-C constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and integration for Cloud-to-Tactical Edge solutions.
• Design deterministic data paths for real-time situational awareness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure edge networks.

Skills

Edge design

Zero-trust

Data fusion

Cross-functional

Containerization

CI/CD

Agile

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Edge Network Engineer, Lead

Opportunity: Architect the Edge. Connect the Mission. Join us to design the backbone of tomorrow’s secure, resilient edge networks that power critical operations anywhere in the world. As an Edge Network Engineer, you’ll lead architecture and integration for Cloud-to-Tactical Edge solutions, enabling portable compute platforms to thrive in disconnected, contested environments. Your expertise in network design, zero-trust security, and sensor data fusion will shape systems that deliver real‑time intelligence from varied sources, such as video, telemetry, and IoT, under extreme conditions. If you’re ready to engineer connectivity where it matters most and want to make an impact at the intersection of advanced networking and mission‑critical technology, this is your chance. Design, secure, and deliver anywhere. Work with us to expand your technology skills and make a meaningful difference. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience designing secure, resilient network topologies for edge deployments, including LAN or WAN, SD-WAN, tactical mesh, and hybrid cloud connectivity
• 5+ years of experience implementing zero‑trust principles, encrypted channels, and hardened protocols for adversarial environments
• 5+ years of experience with leading end‑to‑end architecture for portable compute platforms integrating compute, storage, and networking under SWaP‑C constraints
• Experience with designing deterministic data paths for real‑time situational awareness and decision support, and creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross‑functional team
• Experience with containerization technologies, micro‑service network architecture, and CI/CD tools, including GitLab
• Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
• Knowledge of the broader ecosystem and technical environment of software programming
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with deploying optimized AI models to embedded targets
• Experience with AI model quantization, pruning, and model telemetry at the edge
• Experience with AWS Outposts and hybrid architectures for tactical and disconnected environments
• Top Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• AWS IoT Core or Greengrass Certification, or Solutions Architect Certification
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty Certification or CompTIA Security+, CASP+, or CISSP Certification
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being.

• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.
• Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
• Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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Work Model

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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