Network Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise and tactical networks for the Department of War. You will work on wireless networking, SD-WAN, and cybersecurity to improve mission readiness and resilience.

Responsibilities include configuring LAN/WAN, troubleshooting wireless controllers and access points, performing performance tuning, and ensuring STIG compliance with DoW standards. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must have DoD-focused networking experience and Secret clearance.
• Experience with enterprise LAN/WAN, data center connectivity, and wireless LANs.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, ARP, HTTP, SNMP.
• Experience with security best practices and STIGs.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot wireless LANs, controllers, access points, and endpoints.
• Perform network performance tuning and use Wireshark for analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and maintain DoW-compliant security standards.
• Create and maintain network diagrams and documentation.
• Provide first-line support and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Cisco SDN

Catalyst Center

ISE

Provider Connectivity Assurance

VXLAN

Software-defined Access

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Wireless LAN management

Firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco/Fortinet)

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Secret clearance

CompTIA Security+

10+ years networking experience

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Fortinet

Aruba EdgeConnect

Juniper SSR

Job description

Network Engineer, Senior The Opportunity:We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise and tactical networks for the Department of War (DoW). This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in wireless networking, SD-WAN, and cybersecurity to build secure and resilient infrastructure that directly impacts mission readiness and quality-of-life for military personnel and their families. You will be part of a dedicated team addressing critical communication challenges and driving innovation across enterprise and tactical environments.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and data center connectivity.
• Lead the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of wireless LANs, controllers, and access points.
• Conduct network performance tuning, analyze packet data using tools such as Wireshark, and troubleshoot escalated network issues.
• Conduct and document cybersecurity vulnerability scans to help ensure compliance with DoW standards.
• Develop and maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and technical designs.
• Provide first‑line support to troubleshoot and resolve network issues across enterprise and tactical environments.
• Implement DoW cybersecurity compliance standards and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Use your extensive technical expertise to solve challenging networking problems while providing guidance and collaborating with junior staff.

You Have

• Experience implementing Cisco Software‑defined networks with solutions such as Catalyst Center, ISE, Provider Connectivity Assurance, VXLAN, and Software‑defined Access Experience with networking tools, such as Wireshark or SolarWinds
• Experience configuring wireless LANs, including wireless controllers, access points, and endpoint devices and maintaining firewalls, such as Palo Alto, Cisco or Fortinet
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP, IP, DHCP, ARP, HTTP, and SNMP
• Knowledge of routing and switching technologies and cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Ability to create and interpret basic network diagrams and documentation
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience in networking roles
• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in networking roles
• CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Aruba or Cisco wireless solutions, such as Orchestrator, Wireless Controllers, and Access Points
• Experience configuring and testing SD‑WAN technologies, such as Aruba EdgeConnect or Juniper SSR
• Experience designing and deploying Zero Trust architectures to support highly secure networks
• Knowledge of cloud networking environments, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of scripting or automation, such as Python or Ansible
• DoW 8140 Compliance Certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA CASP+, or CISSP Certifications
• Industry certifications, such as Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) or Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certifications

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

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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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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