Senior Cloud Network Engineer | AWS, Zero Trust, IaC

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA seeks a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate enterprise network infrastructure across AWS and on-prem hybrid environments. You will optimize security, reliability, and performance, mentoring junior staff while delivering scalable, secure solutions.

The role emphasizes Terraform, GitLab CI, and modern cloud networking with a focus on Zero Trust architectures and governance. Join a mission-driven team and influence critical programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building, deploying, and operating PAN-OS NGFWs in AWS leveraging Panorama and network management tools.
• 5+ years of experience with networking and security concepts such as BGP, OSPF, TCP, IP, DNS, and MPLS, including AWS networking services.
• Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
• Experience with network monitoring and alerting to support SLAs/SLOs.
• Experience with SDLC and automation tooling such as Terraform, Python, and GitLab CI for AWS workloads.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, and hybrid CSP/datacenter/interconnect operations.
• Ability to identify threats and follow ITIL/change control processes.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate enterprise-wide network infrastructure.
• Upgrade or develop network infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Analyze current infrastructures and improve security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical systems.
• Work with AWS, Palo Alto Firewalls, and IaC tools to modernize client networks.
• Mentor junior engineers and support cloud security initiatives.

Skills

PAN-OS NGFWs

AWS networking services

BGP/O SPF/TCP/IP/DNS/MPLS

Python/PowerShell/Bash

Terraform/GitLab CI

Cloud security concepts

ITIL/change control

Secret clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Panorama

AWS

Terraform

GitLab CI

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA seeks a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate enterprise network infrastructure across AWS and on-prem hybrid environments. You will optimize security, reliability, and performance, mentoring junior staff while delivering scalable, secure solutions.

The role emphasizes Terraform, GitLab CI, and modern cloud networking with a focus on Zero Trust architectures and governance. Join a mission-driven team and influence critical programs.