Lead Cross-Domain Network Engineer

Booz Allen; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Cross Domain Network Engineer in McLean, VA to design, plan, and maintain mission-ready networks for defense operations. You will collaborate with customers to define goals, acquire and configure hardware and software, and resolve interoperability challenges across platforms.

You will leverage Linux skills, VMware ESXi, and RMF security controls to optimize performance, protect data, and enable secure cloud-related networking.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience with systems and network administration.
• 5+ years of experience with network engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS.
• Experience with managing virtual machines, software defined switching, and policy support using VMware ESXi or vCenter.
• Knowledge of planning and implementing Layer 2 and 3 network architecture and access controls using multiple vendor components.
• Knowledge of bi-directional network transfer systems, Network Attached Storage design patterns, RMF, and applying security controls.
• Knowledge of Linux or Cisco firewalls, networking configuration, LDAP, Certificates, and Domain Name System.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Certification within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.
• Resolve interoperability issues across platforms and support hardware acquisition.
• Turn metrics into information and explain their meaning to stakeholders.
• Grow skills in network optimization and cloud technologies within the DoD environment.

Skills

Network engineering

Linux administration

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Layer 2/3 networking

RMF & security controls

LDAP & DNS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

HS diploma or GED

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

ACAS

Elastic Stack

Job description

Booz Allen is seeking a Cross Domain Network Engineer in McLean, VA to design, plan, and maintain mission-ready networks for defense operations. You will collaborate with customers to define goals, acquire and configure hardware and software, and resolve interoperability challenges across platforms.

You will leverage Linux skills, VMware ESXi, and RMF security controls to optimize performance, protect data, and enable secure cloud-related networking.