Network Architect

Phase2 Technology; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Network Architect to design, deploy, and support DoD hybrid networks and security architectures. You will work on enterprise infrastructure design, troubleshooting, and modernization to meet evolving defense requirements.

The role emphasizes Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, SD-WAN, and collaboration with senior leadership to deliver secure, reliable networks critical to national security missions.

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 or virtualization.
• 2+ years of documenting complex network and security architectures and procedures, including ZTNA implementations.
• 2+ years of experience with security, routing, and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, L3VPNs)

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support DoD hybrid network and security architectures.
• Develop enterprise-wide infrastructure design and troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Guide and mentor a team of engineers to improve security, availability, and performance of critical networks.

Skills

Zero Trust

Network design

Routing & Switching

Leadership collaboration

Security architectures

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Tools

Cisco hardware

Palo Alto firewalls

Juniper hardware

Versa platform

Job description

Network Architect

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the Department of Defense (DoD) to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network with the right equipment and software requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need a seasoned Network Engineer like you who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs.

As a Network Engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure design, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for critical network systems. You'll apply your expertise in routing and switching, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding as you guide our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Your knowledge of enterprise-level network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization.

Using your experience in software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper hardware, and optical infrastructure networking, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security missions.

You Have

• 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 SoftwareDefined Networking (SDN) technologies, 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
• Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with senior leadership
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have

• Experience supporting and operating DoD networks
• Experience developing enterprise-level architectures
• Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, or Versa
• Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening
• Experience with commercial and DoD cloud networks
• Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering
• CCNP or JNCP Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.