Security-Focused Network Architect

Phase2 Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design and engineer advanced networks supporting national security missions. The role emphasizes architecture, interoperability, and secure, encrypted communications across global networks.

The candidate will lead network design, evaluate protocols, and implement security best practices, with a TS clearance and relevant certifications preferred. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a network or data center systems engineer.
• 3+ years in network architecture.
• Experience with IPv4/IPv6, QoS, MPLS, or BGP.
• Proficient with network diagrams in Visio.
• Knowledge of STIG security and secure device access.
• Ability to model data flows and bandwidth in MBSE.
• Top Secret clearance; Bachelor's degree.
• Certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CISSP/Security+/Network+.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect networks to support mission-critical systems.
• Analyze interop, OSI model layers, and transport protocols.
• Implement encryption, crypto, and secure access controls.
• Provide guidance on security hardening and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan scalable, resilient networks.

Skills

Network architecture

Routing & Switching

Security fundamentals

IP engineering

MBSE bandwidth

High security concepts

Clearance TS

BA/BB degree

Certifications

MS Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree

Top Secret clearance

Certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CISSP/Security+/Network+

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect to design and engineer advanced networks supporting national security missions. The role emphasizes architecture, interoperability, and secure, encrypted communications across global networks.

The candidate will lead network design, evaluate protocols, and implement security best practices, with a TS clearance and relevant certifications preferred. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity.