Network Solution Architect SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Fort Bragg, NC seeks a Network Solution Architect SME to lead zero trust and SDN-based security for defense missions. You will design and implement architectures, mentor engineers, and drive adoption of Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, and Forescout to protect critical networks.

You’ll conduct risk assessments, guide cross-functional teams, and deliver strategic recommendations to enhance national defense cyber resilience while ensuring compliant operations and effective incident

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing data center fabric solutions using Cisco ACI.
• 2+ years conducting network discovery and documenting system requirements.
• Experience developing and executing test and implementation plans.
• TS/SCI clearance and Bachelor's degree; Security+ certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement zero trust and SDN-based architectures to enhance network security.
• Lead a team of engineers to identify tools and solutions that mitigate vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.
• Implement and configure security tools such as Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, and Forescout.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide strategic recommendations on emerging technologies for network resilience.
• Mentor team members while solving real-world challenges to protect missions.
• Manage and improve security controls, including detection capabilities and event correlation.

Skills

Team leadership

Security best practices

Zero trust principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco ACI

Cisco ISE

Forescout

Job description

Network Solution Architect SME

The Opportunity: Are you ready to leverage your expertise in advanced network and security technologies to safeguard our nation and support defense missions? As a Network Solution Architect for the Department of War, you’ll lead zero trust initiatives focused on software-defined networking (SDN), directly strengthening the resilience of military infrastructure and securing critical operations. In this role, you will implement innovative security measures, close vulnerabilities, and recommend strategies that protect classified data and fortify national defense. As a key leader, you’ll guide a team of engineers to analyze and resolve complex network challenges, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive the adoption of advanced solutions using tools like Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, and Forescout. By applying zero trust principles, you’ll ensure that devices, applications, and users are authenticated and authorized before accessing sensitive systems, reducing risks, and countering evolving cyber threats. Your work will play a critical role in modernizing cyber defense and protecting national infrastructure.

What You’ll Work On

• Design, develop, and implement zero trust and SDN-based architectures to enhance network security.
• Lead a team of engineers to identify tools and solutions that mitigate vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.
• Implement and configure advanced security tools, such as Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, and Forescout to fortify infrastructure and detect threats.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide strategic recommendations on integrating emerging technologies for network resilience.
• Mentor team members while solving real-world challenges to protect military missions.
• Manage and improve infrastructure and cyber security controls, including detection capabilities and event correlation in large enterprises.
• In this role, you will help transform national defense capabilities by building secure, adaptable networks for military operations.

You Have

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing data center fabric solutions using Cisco ACI technology
• 2+ years of experience with conducting network discovery, including analyzing and documenting system requirements
• Experience with developing and executing test and implementation plans based on requirements
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel, be detail oriented, and multitask and prioritize
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have

• Experience leading teams of technical staff in the design, build, and integration of IT solutions
• Experience designing and implementing Cloud-native and over the top networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with firewall design and network security, including Device Hardening, intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems, SIEM, Firewalls, and Internet Protocol Security, and vulnerability assessment
• Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto Firewalls and F5 Load Balancers
• Knowledge of designing and delivering Cisco SD-Access solutions
• Knowledge of implementing Cisco TrustSec policies to enforce dynamic and scalable access control across enterprise networks
• Knowledge of configuring and managing Security Group Tags (SGTs) to classify users, devices, and workloads for policy enforcement
• Knowledge of integrating SGTs with network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls to enable identity-based segmentation
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, prior publications, and speaking engagements in industry or vendor forums

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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.
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• 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 $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (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.

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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.

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