Network Engineer, Mid

Socket.dev; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 61,900 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced network engineer located in Maryland to support the Department of Defense. Responsibilities include developing and upgrading network infrastructures, troubleshooting complex network issues, and ensuring security for mission-critical systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, Cisco CCNA, and at least 3 years of experience with multivendor network equipment. Secret clearance is required for this role, which offers a competitive salary ranging from $61,900 to $141,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and data network protocols.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and upgrade enterprise-wide infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical systems.

Skills

Deploying multivendor network equipment

Configuring access control lists and firewall rules

Knowledge of TCP/IP and data network protocols

Technical curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

DoD IAT Level II Certification

Tools

VMWare

Cisco hardware

Palo Alto firewalls

SolarWinds

Job description

Job Number: R0236400

The Opportunity

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable Department of Defense to achieve its 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 DoD needs.

As a network engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in network design and architecture, gateway protocol, and virtual systems to support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission‑critical network systems.

Your knowledge of 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, virtual routing and forwarding, and SolarWinds, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission‑critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security‑related missions.

You Have

• 3+ years of experience with deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment and solutions, including VMWare, Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper
• Experience with configuring access control lists and firewall rules
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and data network protocols, including ARP, BGP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, and TCP, and protocol analysis tools
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification and DoD IAT Level II Certification

Nice If You Have

• Experience with SD-WAN solutions, such as Versa
• Experience documenting procedures, creating network diagrams, and keeping related material up to date
• Top Secret clearance

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 application process, 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.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.