Network Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Booz Allen Network Engineer will design, implement, and sustain Navy-focused networks to ensure mission readiness. You will work on routing/switching, encryption integration, and system interoperability to maintain secure, reliable data flow for critical operations.

Applicants should bring 5+ years of network engineering experience, knowledge of OSPF/BGP/STP, Type 1 cryptographic equipment, and a Security+ CE certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering functions.
• Knowledge of core networking protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and STP.
• Knowledge of Type 1 cryptographic equipment.
• Ability to analyze network documentation, diagrams, and NESSUS scan results.
• Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or IT field.
• Security+ CE Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain networks for critical systems supporting military readiness.
• Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.
• Apply routing and switching, encryption integration, network design and architecture.

Skills

5+ years exp

OSPF/BGP/STP

Type 1 crypto

Network docs review

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

Security+ CE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or IT

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the U.S. Navy to achieve its mission, 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 the Navy needs.

As a Network Engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in Navy network and IT systems to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll develop and maintain networks for critical systems supporting military readiness and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission‑critical network systems.

You’ll apply your expertise in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, and network securityas you join our team of problem‑solvers to help the Navy evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.

Further your career with us as we help the Navy prepare for the high‑tech battlefield of tomorrow.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience performing network engineering functions
• Knowledge of core networking protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and STP
• Knowledge of Type 1 cryptographic equipment
• Ability to analyze network documentation, diagrams, and NESSUS scan results
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or IT field
• Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of DoW network architecture standards
• CCNA Certification or higher

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 the U.S. Navy to achieve its mission, 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 the Navy needs.

As a Network Engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in Navy network and IT systems to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll develop and maintain networks for critical systems supporting military readiness and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission‑critical network systems.

You’ll apply your expertise in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, and network securityas you join our team of problem‑solvers to help the Navy evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.

Further your career with us as we help the Navy prepare for the high‑tech battlefield of tomorrow.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience performing network engineering functions
• Knowledge of core networking protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and STP
• Knowledge of Type 1 cryptographic equipment
• Ability to analyze network documentation, diagrams, and NESSUS scan results
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or IT field
• Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of DoW network architecture standards
• Top Secret clearance
• CCNA Certification or higher

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. 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-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.