Network Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; California (MD); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to evolve remote access networks for national security systems. You will plan design, install and maintain network components while addressing interoperability and security requirements.

Work with CSfC engineers to secure data in transit and at rest across multiple DoD environments. The role requires DoD experience, strong knowledge of VPNs, PKI, and routing protocols, plus the ability to depict network diagrams in Visio.

Qualifications

• Experience with CSfC solutions.
• Experience with Aruba and Cisco network devices.
• Experience leading design, test and deployment of DoD systems or solutions.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting SSL and IPsec VPNs.
• Experience analyzing network traffic with Wireshark or TCP Dump.
• Knowledge of PKI and X.509 certificates.

Responsibilities

• Plan system design, installation, configuration and maintenance of network components.
• Resolve interoperability issues across platforms and support hardware acquisition.
• Secure data-in-transit (DIT) and data-at-rest (DAR) for CSfC solutions.
• Collaborate with SMEs and CSfC engineers to meet strategic goals and operational needs.

Skills

CSfC solutions

Network design & testing

VPNs (SSL/IPsec)

Traffic analysis

PKI (X.509)

Routing protocols

Visio diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Aruba switches

Cisco switches/routers/firewalls

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

As a senior network engineer, you will help the Department of Defense evolve remote access networks to support national security systems (NSS). Working closely with subject matter experts and Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) engineers, you will learn strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements, then plan the system design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of the network components. Your responsibilities will include resolving interoperability issues across platforms and supporting the acquisition of hardware while securing data-in-transit (DIT) and data-at-rest (DAR) for CSfC solutions.

Requirements

• Experience with leading and developing CSfC solutions and supporting the maturation of CSfC capability packages
• Experience with Aruba and Cisco network switches, routers, and firewalls
• Experience leading the design, test, and deployment of DoD systems or solutions
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting SSL and IPsec VPNs
• Experience analyzing network traffic with Wireshark or TCP Dump
• Knowledge of PKI implementation, including X.509 certificates and certificate authorities
• Knowledge of VLAN design schemes and routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF)
• Ability to depict network diagrams accurately using Microsoft Visio
• Top Secret clearance
• High school diploma or GED
• Nice to have: experience coordinating with the commercial mobile industry, implementing certificate-based encryption, deploying Type-1 encryption devices, independent task management, client communication, CCNP certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 annually, based on location, education, skills, experience, and contract factors. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care for eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.