Versa Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Fort Meade, FL is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain Versa Networks SD-WAN solutions across a distributed enterprise. You will optimize WAN performance, support network security, cloud networking, and operate within ITIL-aligned change processes.

Secret clearance is required and strong troubleshooting is essential. Join a collaborative team delivering secure, reliable connectivity and continued optimization across our network

Qualifications

• Experience with WAN optimization, application performance monitoring, and network security.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, and firewall policies.
• Knowledge of cloud networking, hybrid cloud architectures, and integration with public cloud providers.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Versa Networks SD-WAN solutions.
• Ensure secure, reliable, and optimized network connectivity across a distributed enterprise.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with security and cloud teams on network integrations.

Skills

WAN optimization

application performance monitoring

network security

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

VPNs

QoS

firewall policies

cloud networking

hybrid cloud

troubleshooting

root cause analysis

secret clearance

HS diploma or GED

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Versa Networks SD-WAN

Python

Ansible

SolarWinds

Nagios

ITIL

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our network engineering team. In this role, you’ll be designing, implementing, and maintaining Versa Networks SD-WAN solutions. This will ensure secure, reliable, and optimized network connectivity across our distributed enterprise environment.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with WAN optimization, application performance monitoring, and network security
• Knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, and firewall policies
• Knowledge of cloud networking, hybrid cloud architectures, and integration with public cloud providers
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Versa Networks SD-WAN platforms in enterprise or large-scale environments
• Experience with automation tools and scripting for network configuration such as Python and Ansible
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Nagios
• Knowledge of other SD WAN platforms
• Knowledge of ITIL and change management processes

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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 $77,600.00 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.