Network Solution Architecture SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fayetteville (NC); In loco; USD 113.000 - 257.000; Tempo pieno

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Life benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

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Dependent care

Descrizione del lavoro

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Solution Architect to lead Zero Trust SDN initiatives and safeguard national defense networks. You will guide a team of engineers, implement Cisco ACI, ISE, and Forescout, and strengthen cyber resilience for mission-critical operations.

Qualified candidates have TS/SCI clearance, 3+ years Cisco ACI, and a Bachelor's degree with Security+ certification. The role offers challenging opportunities across national defense cyber defense projects.

Competenze

• 3+ years designing and implementing data center fabric solutions with Cisco ACI.
• 2+ years of experience conducting network discovery and documenting system requirements.
• Experience developing and executing test and implementation plans based on requirements.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Security+ Certification.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and implement Zero Trust and SDN-based architectures to enhance network security.
• Lead 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 cybersecurity controls, including detection capabilities and event correlation in large enterprises.

Conoscenze

Zero Trust

SDN

Network security

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Cisco ACI

Cisco ISE

Forescout

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Are you ready to leverage your expertise in advanced network and security technologies to safeguard our nation and support critical defense missions? As aNetwork Solution Architectfor the Department of War, you’ll leadZero T rus tinitiatives focused on sof tware-defined networking ( SDN ) , directly strengthening the resilience of military infrastructure and securing mission-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 likeCisco ACI, Cisco ISE, and Forescout. By applying Zero T rus t 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.

In this role, you will help transform national defense capabilities by building secure, adaptable networks for military operations. With opportunities for problem-solving, mentorship, and continuous learning, your leadership inZero T rus tandSDN implementations will play a key role in combating sophisticated cyber threats and safeguarding critical assets vital to our nation’s security.

What You'll Work On:

• Design, develop, and implementZero T rus tandSDN-based architecturesto 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 cybersecurity controls, including detection capabilities and event correlation in large enterprises.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing data center fabric solutions using Cisco ACI technology
• 2+ years of experience conducting network discovery, including analyzing and documenting system requirements
• Experience 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
• 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, int rus ion detection systems and int rus ion prevention systems, SIEM, firewalls, and internet protocol security, vulnerability assessment, and int rus ion detection
• Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls and F5 load balancers
• Knowledge of designing and delivering Cisco SD-Access solutions
• Knowledge of implementing Cisco T rus tSec 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 e nga gements 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. 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 $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.

Network Solution Architecture SME

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to leverage your expertise in advanced network and security technologies to safeguard our nation and support critical defense missions? As aNetwork Solution Architectfor the Department of War, you’ll leadZero T rus tinitiatives focused on sof tware-defined networking ( SDN ) , directly strengthening the resilience of military infrastructure and securing mission-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 likeCisco ACI, Cisco ISE, and Forescout. By applying Zero T rus t 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.

In this role, you will help transform national defense capabilities by building secure, adaptable networks for military operations. With opportunities for problem-solving, mentorship, and continuous learning, your leadership inZero T rus tandSDN implementations will play a key role in combating sophisticated cyber threats and safeguarding critical assets vital to our nation’s security.

What You'll Work On:

• Design, develop, and implementZero T rus tandSDN-based architecturesto 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 cybersecurity controls, including detection capabilities and event correlation in large enterprises.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing data center fabric solutions using Cisco ACI technology
• 2+ years of experience conducting network discovery, including analyzing and documenting system requirements
• Experience 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, int rus ion detection systems and int rus ion prevention systems, SIEM, firewalls, and internet protocol security, vulnerability assessment, and int rus ion detection
• Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls and F5 load balancers
• Knowledge of designing and delivering Cisco SD-Access solutions
• Knowledge of implementing Cisco T rus tSec 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 e nga gements 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. 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 $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.

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.