Senior Network Architect - SDN & Zero Trust (Gov)

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Lead Network Engineer to drive network integration, testing, and deployment for mission-critical Navy networks. You will guide architecture decisions, perform engineering reviews, and deliver technical briefs to stakeholders.

You will mentor a team of network engineers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and provide on-site leadership for government engagements, shaping secure, modern enterprise networking strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience with SDA, SWIM, automation, and enterprise routing (OSPF/IS-IS/BGP).
• Experience supporting Cisco SD-WAN deployments, policy management, VPNs and WAN integration.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting Cisco ISE (AAA, SGTs, 802.1X).
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise network security technologies (firewalls, proxies, TACACS+, RADIUS).
• Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and communicate with clients and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead network integration, system testing, troubleshooting, engineering reviews, and documentation for cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and develop network engineers through technical guidance and coaching.
• Serve as on-site technical advisor to government clients and leadership on architecture and implementation.
• Develop and deliver briefs, solution recommendations, and modernization guidance for network programs.
• Guide SDA/SDN modernization and security enhancements across Navy networks.

Skills

Cisco enterprise networking

SDA/SDN

Zero Trust

Networking troubleshooting

VPNs & WAN

ISE AAA 802.1X

Security technologies

Leadership

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

ISE

Firewalls/Proxies

TACACS+

RADIUS

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Lead Network Engineer to drive network integration, testing, and deployment for mission-critical Navy networks. You will guide architecture decisions, perform engineering reviews, and deliver technical briefs to stakeholders.

You will mentor a team of network engineers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and provide on-site leadership for government engagements, shaping secure, modern enterprise networking strategies.