Zero-Trust SDN Network Architect — Security SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Solution Architect to advance zero-trust and SDN-based architectures for national defense. You will lead a team to implement security tools such as Cisco ACI, ISE, and Forescout, and guide risk assessments to strengthen network resilience.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, solving complex network challenges, and ensuring secure, mission-ready infrastructure for critical defense missions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing data center fabric solutions using Cisco ACI technology.
• 2+ years of experience with conducting network discovery, including analyzing and documenting system requirements.
• Experience with developing and executing test and implementation plans based on requirements.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel, be detail oriented, and multitask and prioritize.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Security+ Certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement zero trust and SDN-based architectures to enhance network security.
• Lead a team of engineers to identify tools and solutions that mitigate vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.
• Implement and configure advanced security tools, such as Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, and Forescout to fortify infrastructure and detect threats.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide strategic recommendations on integrating emerging technologies for network resilience.
• Mentor team members while solving real-world challenges to protect military missions.
• Manage and improve infrastructure and cyber security controls, including detection capabilities and event correlation in large enterprises.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Data center fabric

Network discovery

Requirements analysis

Test & implementation plans

Communication

TS/SCI clearance

Security+ Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Solution Architect to advance zero-trust and SDN-based architectures for national defense. You will lead a team to implement security tools such as Cisco ACI, ISE, and Forescout, and guide risk assessments to strengthen network resilience.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, solving complex network challenges, and ensuring secure, mission-ready infrastructure for critical defense missions.