Senior Network Architect for DoD & Security

Booz Allen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support DoD-focused enterprise networks and cybersecurity architectures. You will guide multi-vendor environments, apply Zero Trust and NGFW controls, and ensure secure, scalable connectivity across complex DoD networks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in enterprise network design, DoD experience, and strong documentation skills. Secret clearance and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise network and cybersecurity architectures in DoD hybrid environments.
• 2+ years implementing network segmentation and microsegmentation using SDN, container networking, and virtualization.
• 2+ years documenting complex network and security architectures and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA, BGP, NGFW configurations.
• Experience with DoD defense programs and mission requirements, including secure traffic segmentation and NAT/SNAT translation.
• Security practices for secret-level networks and DoD security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise network and cybersecurity architectures.
• Analyze current infrastructures and increase security, reliability, and availability.
• Guide DoD-focused projects across equipment and software platforms.

Skills

Network design

Zero Trust

BGP routing

DoD networks

Security architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Juniper

Dell

HPE

VMware

Job description

Booz Allen is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support DoD-focused enterprise networks and cybersecurity architectures. You will guide multi-vendor environments, apply Zero Trust and NGFW controls, and ensure secure, scalable connectivity across complex DoD networks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in enterprise network design, DoD experience, and strong documentation skills. Secret clearance and relevant certifications are preferred.