Network Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 61,900 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Engineer (Mid) to help develop, modernize, and sustain secure networks for defense operations.

You will work on routing and switching, encryption integration, and system interoperability to improve reliability, availability, and performance in mission‑critical environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, or engineering support.
• Experience with routing and switching technologies and Layer 2/3 network protocols.
• Knowledge of network design, OSI concepts, transport layers, and interoperability.
• Knowledge of cryptographic equipment, network security technologies, and firewall implementations.
• Ability to perform Tier III troubleshooting of complex issues.
• Ability to interpret network diagrams and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modernize, and sustain secure network capabilities for defense operations.
• Apply routing, switching, encryption, and IP engineering knowledge across environments.
• Contribute to implementation planning, technical reviews, testing, and upgrades.
• Improve reliability, availability, and performance of mission‑critical networks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support enterprise modernization.

Skills

Network configuration

Troubleshooting

Engineering support

Routing and switching

Network design

OSI model concepts

Cryptographic equipment

Firewall implementations

Tier III troubleshooting

Network diagrams interpretation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/IT/Cyber

Job description

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A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable organizations 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, a network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs.

As a Network Engineer, you will help develop, modernize, and sustain secure and resilient network capabilities that support critical defense operations. You’ll use your skills in network design, architecture, Layer 2 and 3 technologies, and system interoperability to improve reliability, availability, and performance across mission‑focused environments. You will also contribute to engineering efforts including implementation planning, technical reviews, test activities, and upgrades supporting enterprise‑wide modernization.

You’ll apply your knowledge in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding as you join our team of problem‑solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.

Grow your career with us as we help the DoD field and sustain capabilities and solutions to users of worldwide networks.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

2+ years of experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, or engineering support

Experience supporting engineering implementation planning, sustainment engineering, or technical reviews

Experience with routing and switching technologies and Layer 2 and 3 network protocols

Knowledge of network design and architecture, OSI model concepts, transport layers, and system interoperability

Knowledge of cryptographic equipment, network security technologies, and firewall implementations

Ability to perform Tier III troubleshooting of complex issues

Ability to interpret network diagrams, engineering documentation, and lab test outputs

HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

Experience conducting network health assessments or supporting modernization efforts

Experience performing lab automation or developing repeatable test workflows

Knowledge of gateway protocols, virtual routing and forwarding, or optical networking

Knowledge of mission‑aligned enterprise networking standards and emerging technologies

Ability to identify improvements for network resiliency, capacity, or security

Ability to mentor junior engineers or support higher‑level planning efforts

Possession of strong communication skills for technical discussions and engineering reviews

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, IT, or Cyber field

CCNA, CCNP, or Security+ 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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.

Network Engineer, Mid

The Opportunity:

A well‑designed network is critical to move data and enable organizations 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, a network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs.

As a Network Engineer, you will help develop, modernize, and sustain secure and resilient network capabilities that support critical defense operations. You’ll use your skills in network design, architecture, Layer 2 and 3 technologies, and system interoperability to improve reliability, availability, and performance across mission‑focused environments. You will also contribute to engineering efforts including implementation planning, technical reviews, test activities, and upgrades supporting enterprise‑wide modernization.

You’ll apply your knowledge in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding as you join our team of problem‑solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.

Grow your career with us as we help the DoD field and sustain capabilities and solutions to users of worldwide networks.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, or engineering support

• Experience supporting engineering implementation planning, sustainment engineering, or technical reviews

• Experience with routing and switching technologies and Layer 2 and 3 network protocols

• Knowledge of network design and architecture, OSI model concepts, transport layers, and system interoperability

• Knowledge of cryptographic equipment, network security technologies, and firewall implementations

• Ability to perform Tier III troubleshooting of complex issues

• Ability to interpret network diagrams, engineering documentation, and lab test outputs

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience conducting network health assessments or supporting modernization efforts

• Experience performing lab automation or developing repeatable test workflows

• Knowledge of gateway protocols, virtual routing and forwarding, or optical networking

• Knowledge of mission‑aligned enterprise networking standards and emerging technologies

• Ability to identify improvements for network resiliency, capacity, or security

• Ability to mentor junior engineers or support higher‑level planning efforts

• Possession of strong communication skills for technical discussions and engineering reviews

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, IT, or Cyber field

• CCNA, CCNP, or Security+ 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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 Statement

As 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 Policy

AI 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 Model
Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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.