Network Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 176,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to help design, deploy, and sustain a secure network for DoD mission needs. You will work with customers to translate strategic goals into network requirements and oversee the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.

The role emphasizes security, interoperability, and cloud technologies, with opportunities to advance network optimization skills and contribute to national

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of network security experience in large enterprises or government.
  • 3+ years in firewall/security design, hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM.
  • Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco or Juniper firewalls.
  • Hands-on with Wireshark and traffic analysis tools.
  • Experience with monitoring/log collection for traffic analysis.
  • Able to travel up to 25% of the time and hold TS/SCI clearance.
  • DoD 8140 baseline Level II Certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP).
  • HS diploma or GED is required.
  • Experience designing cloud/DT networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Plan acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.
  • Resolve interoperability issues across platforms and support hardware procurement.
  • Grow expertise in network optimization and cloud technologies for DoD.
  • Collaborate with customers to align network requirements with strategic goals.

Skills

Network security
Firewall design
Palo Alto
Cisco
Juniper
Wireshark
Monitoring tools
Boundary protection
Travel up to 25%
TS/SCI clearance
Public speaking / publications
Ansible or Python
Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)
SD-WAN
DoD IT security policies

Education

HS diploma or GED
DoD 8140 Level II certs (Security+/CySA+/CISSP)

Tools

Palo Alto
Cisco
Juniper
Wireshark

Job description

Join a culture of emplowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that 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 DoD to achieve their mission, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and sof tware, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need a network engineer like you who knows how to craft the exact network the DoD needs.

As a Network Engineer on our team, you’ll help the DoD deploy a reliable network to support national defense. You’ll work with customers to learn the strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements. You’ll then plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components. From resolving interoperability issues across platforms, to supporting the acquisition of hardware, you’ll put your hardware and sof tware talents to good use. This is your chance to grow your skills in network optimization and cloud technologies while continuing to grow your network engineering experience. Join us as we help the DoD to expand their enterprise service capabilities.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:
  • 5+ years of experience with network security and the design of IT systems or networks for large commer cia l enterprises or government agencies
  • 3+ years of experience with firewall and enterprise security design, including device hardening, int rus ion detection and int rus ion prevention systems, SIEM, firewalls, internet protocol security, and vulnerability assessment
  • Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco, or Juniper firewalls
  • Experience with packet analysis tools, including Wireshark
  • Experience with monitoring tools and log collectors to perform analysis of traffic
  • Experience with boundary protection
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • HS diploma or GED
  • DoD 8140 baseline Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or DoD Cyber Workforce Framework Certification
Nice If You Have:
  • Experience designing and implementing cloud‑native and over‑the‑top networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with SD-WAN
  • Experience with Ansible or Python
  • Knowledge of DoD IT and cloud security policies , including STIGs and DoD Cloud SRG, and how to apply them to the design and implementation of cloud solutions
  • 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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (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 Systems Engineer

A well‑designed network is critical to move data and enable the DoD to achieve their mission, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and sof tware, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need a network engineer like you who knows how to craft the exact network the DoD needs.

As a Network Engineer on our team, you’ll help the DoD deploy a reliable network to support national defense. You’ll work with customers to learn the strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements. You’ll then plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components. From resolving interoperability issues across platforms, to supporting the acquisition of hardware, you’ll put your hardware and sof tware talents to good use. This is your chance to grow your skills in network optimization and cloud technologies while continuing to grow your network engineering experience. Join us as we help the DoD to expand their enterprise service capabilities.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:
  • 5+ years of experience with network security and the design of IT systems or networks for large commer cia l enterprises or government agencies
  • 3+ years of experience with firewall and enterprise security design, including device hardening, int rus ion detection and int rus ion prevention systems, SIEM, firewalls, internet protocol security, and vulnerability assessment
  • Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco, or Juniper firewalls
  • Experience with packet analysis tools, including Wireshark
  • Experience with monitoring tools and log collectors to perform analysis of traffic
  • Experience with boundary protection
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • HS diploma or GED
  • DoD 8140 baseline Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or DoD Cyber Workforce Framework Certification
Nice If You Have:
  • Experience designing and implementing cloud‑native and over‑the‑top networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with SD-WAN
  • Experience with Ansible or Python
  • Knowledge of DoD IT and cloud security policies , including STIGs and DoD Cloud SRG, and how to apply them to the design and implementation of cloud solutions
  • 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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite

    If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.

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