Network Engineer and Cisco Specialist, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer and Cisco Specialist to design, implement, and maintain complex network systems for government clients.

This role requires 5+ years of network engineering experience, deep knowledge of Cisco technologies, and the ability to collaboratively work with various technical teams. A Secret clearance is required, with a salary range of $77,600 to $176,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network engineering experience.
• 2+ years of Cisco network engineering experience.
• Experience with network design, implementation, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various teams for network operations.
• Engage in network architecture design and performance management.
• Transition networks from development to operations.

Skills

Network engineering experience

Cisco network engineering experience

Knowledge of Cisco ASA Firepower

Cisco Nexus switches

Cisco routers

Cisco IOS

Network security design principles

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cisco TMS

Juniper networks

MPLS L3VPN

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Network Engineer and Cisco Specialist. Design, implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize complex network systems for government clients. Requires deep experience with Cisco ASA Firepower, Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco routers, and Cisco IOS.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with network operations administrators, technical support teams, and other engineers to transition networks from development to operations. Engage in network architecture design, performance management, network planning, IP engineering, layer 2 switching, GRE tunnels, IBGP, and secure network implementation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of network engineering experience
• 2+ years of Cisco network engineering experience
• Experience with network design, implementation, maintenance, performance management, and planning
• Experience with data network installation, GRE tunnels, and internal border gateway protocol (IBGP)
• Experience with Juniper networks and MPLS L3VPN
• Knowledge of Cisco ASA Firepower, Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco routers, and Cisco IOS
• Knowledge of network security design principles
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network computing, network operations support, and network architecture design
• Experience with Cisco TMS and Cisco Voice
• Experience with network security auditing and information assurance
• Experience working in a hybrid delivery environment
• Experience with enterprise information security architecture and internet security principles
• Knowledge of LAN design and maintenance engineering principles
• Excellent problem‑solving skills for complex network issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including with cross‑functional teams
• TS/SCI clearance
• Cisco certification such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE

Clearance

Secret clearance is required. TS/SCI clearance is desired.

Compensation

Salary range: $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 annually.

EEO Statement

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.