Wireless Infrastructure Engineer Specialist

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA, seeks a Wireless Infrastructure Engineer Specialist to design and implement IT infrastructure for critical missions. You will work with virtualization (VMware), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools to prototype and operate secure networks and 5G/ cloud-enabled solutions.

You should have 5+ years in IT infrastructure and network design, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with IT infrastructure systems.
• 5+ years of experience with network design and integration of network technologies
• Experience implementing, configuring, and operating virtualization solutions, including VMware
• Experience in container technology, including Docker, and container orchestration, including Kubernetes
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
• Ability to implement, configure, and operate servers, including Windows and Linux
• Ability to develop technical briefs and convey technical concepts to a varied audience
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Skills

IT infrastructure experience

Network design

Technical briefs

Security clearance ability

Windows & Linux servers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins/GitLab CI/GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Number: R0252675

Wireless Infrastructure Engineer Specialist

The Opportunity:

A well-designed IT infrastructure is critical to move data and enable organizations to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you. As an IT infrastructure engineer on our team, you’ll help develop IT systems prototypes and experiment with emerging IT and 5G wireless technology to support critical mission use cases. You’ll work with clients and a varied team of technologists to learn the strategic goals and operational needs that shape the IT requirements. You’ll then have the opportunity to plan and implement IT infrastructure components. From resolving interoperability issues across platforms to supporting the prototyping of solutions, you’ll put your hardware and software talents to good use. This is your chance to grow your skills in IT system planning, configuration, scripting, 5G, and cloud technologies while continuing to grow your network engineering experience.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with IT infrastructure systems
• 5+ years of experience with network design and integration of network technologies
• Experience implementing, configuring, and operating virtualization solutions, including VMware
• Experience in container technology, including Docker, and container orchestration, including Kubernetes
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
• Ability to implement, configure, and operate servers, including Windows and Linux
• Ability to develop technical briefs and convey technical concepts to a varied audience
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of networking concepts and principles
• Knowledge of cloud concepts and principles
• Knowledge of wireless networks
• Knowledge of cellular communication networks, including 4G and 5G
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Certified Administrator or RHCS Certification
• CCNA, CCNP, or 5G Certifications

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.