Edge Network Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Edge Network Engineer, Lead to architect secure, resilient edge networks supporting mission-critical operations. You will lead architecture for Cloud-to-Tactical Edge solutions, enabling portable compute platforms in disconnected environments and shaping real-time intelligence from diverse data sources.

Requirements include 5+ years in edge network design, zero-trust implementations, and cross-functional leadership within Agile teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing secure, resilient edge network topologies (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, tactical mesh).
• 5+ years implementing zero-trust, encrypted channels and hardened protocols.
• 5+ years leading end-to-end portable compute platform architecture under SWaP-C constraints.

Skills

Edge networking

Zero-trust security

SD-WAN

Hybrid cloud

Containerization

CI/CD

GitLab

Agile

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

AWS Outposts

Greengrass

Job description

## Edge Network Engineer, LeadApply: Honolulu, HI: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (30 days left to apply): R0235024Edge Network Engineer, Lead**The 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. 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