Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to lead DoD network operations, drive system upgrades, and ensure robust cybersecurity across complex environments. You will coordinate with leadership, manage incidents, and supervise a team to meet project goals while maintaining high security and availability.

The role requires 5+ years in Cisco networking, DoD STIGs implementation, vulnerability management, and RMF/NIST experience, along with a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting Cisco based networking environments.
• 5+ years of experience implementing DoD STIGs on Cisco networks.
• Experience with vulnerability management, including scanning, patching, and remediation.
• Experience with a wide variety of technologies and products, including VMWare, Windows, network switches and routers, firewalls, and Cybersecurity.
• Experience with operating in DoD frameworks, including RMF and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a complex environment to maintain the network and mission systems.
• Perform technical analysis of complex software, hardware, and transmission facility using various diagnostic tools in support of efficient network operations.
• Maintain responsibility for infrastructure, systems, and applications including the design, implementation, sustainability, and deployment of system enhancements and upgrades.
• Work closely with client leadership to report progress. Troubleshoot issues and plan and design for future system enhancements to the infrastructure.
• Interface with engineering and development teams to determine software requirements and manage upgrade and release schedules.
• Supervise network infrastructure, operation availability, and capabilities for incidents, problems, outages, and other issues impacting system performance or Cybersecurity events.
• Manage the network operations team to meet project goals and adhere to approved standards.
• Supervise the installation and configuration of automated tools to track network configuration, monitoring status, and performance.

Skills

Cisco Networking

DoD STIGs

Vulnerability Management

RMF

NIST

VMware

Windows

Routers & Switches

Firewalls

Security+

CCNA

CCNP

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

Job description

The Opportunity:A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable DoD to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and 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 you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network Navy needs.As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in managing and oversee O&M activities and support staff, including system, database and network administrators in a network operations center.What You'll Work On:Lead day-to-day operations of a complex environment to maintain the network and mission systems.Perform technical analysis of complex software, hardware, and transmission facility using various diagnostic tools in support of efficient network operations.Maintain responsibility for infrastructure, systems, and applications including the design, implementation, sustainability, and deployment of system enhancements and upgrades.Work closely with client leadership to report progress. Troubleshoot issues and plan and design for future system enhancements to the infrastructure.Ensure system performance metrics are being met and provide regular status and operational updates to all stakeholders.Interface with engineering and development teams to determine software requirements and manage upgrade and release schedules.Supervise network infrastructure, operation availability, and capabilities for incidents, problems, outages, and other issues impacting system performance or Cybersecurity events.Manage the network operations team to meet project goals and adhere to approved standards.Supervise the installation and configuration of automated tools to track network configuration, monitoring status, and performance.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:5+ years of experience in design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting Cisco based networking environments5+ years of experience implementing DoD STIGs on Cisco networksExperience with vulnerability management, including scanning, patching, and remediationExperience with a wide variety of technologies and products, including VMWare, Windows, network switches and routers, firewalls, and CybersecurityExperience with operating in DoD frameworks, including RMF and NISTSecret clearanceHS diploma or GEDCompTIA Security+ certification and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificationNice If You Have:Experience with ITIL-based IT service management, including incident, problem, and change management and Service NowExperience in writing technical documentationExperience with the Cloud, including AWS preferredKnowledge of Navy Networks and systems including C4I, NMCI/NGEN, NNPI and JWICSAbility to work with leadership, functional groups, and development teamsAbility to work independently under general directionPossession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating with staff, management, and clients effectivelyTop Secret clearanceCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) CertificationClearance: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.CompensationAt 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.Identity StatementAs 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.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.