Mid Network Engineer: Secure Defense Networking

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Engineer to design, develop, modernize, and sustain secure and resilient network capabilities supporting critical defense operations. You will work on routing, switching, encryption integration, and interoperability across mission-focused environments.

The role emphasizes planning, technical reviews, and test activities to enable enterprise-wide modernization, with opportunities to mentor and contribute to complex architectures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, or engineering support.
• Experience with routing and switching technologies and Layer 2/3 network protocols.
• Secret clearance and ability to work in DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering efforts including implementation planning, technical reviews, and upgrades.
• Support enterprise-wide modernization and maintain secure, resilient networks.
• Interpret network diagrams and engineering documentation to guide implementations.

Skills

Network configuration

Troubleshooting

Layer 2/3 networking

OSI model concepts

Firewall concepts

Technical reviews

Tier III troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Encryption equipment

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Engineer to design, develop, modernize, and sustain secure and resilient network capabilities supporting critical defense operations. You will work on routing, switching, encryption integration, and interoperability across mission-focused environments.

The role emphasizes planning, technical reviews, and test activities to enable enterprise-wide modernization, with opportunities to mentor and contribute to complex architectures.