Network Architect

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Network Architect to design and build networks that support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. The role uses network design, architecture, system interoperability, the OSI model and network transport layers to support a client's critical space sensing systems. It involves troubleshooting complex network issues, analyzing existing infrastructure and increasing security, reliability and availability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop network architecture supporting worldwide encrypted communications and model bandwidth, data flows and data mission threads in MBSE
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and analyze current working infrastructures
• Integrate encryption gear and apply knowledge of routing, switching, IP engineering and network protocols
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects, covering cryptography, key management, software and hardware firewalls
• Help optimize client operations and modernization, and contribute to national security-related missions

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience as a network or data center systems engineer
• 3+ years of experience in network architecture
• Bachelor's degree
• Top Secret clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information
• Nice to have: 2+ years with missile warning or ground-based systems, leadership experience, Unix/Linux/RedHat experience, and TS/SCI clearance

Required skills

• Network design, protocols and infrastructure, including IPv4, IPv6, QoS, MPLS or BGP
• STIG compliance, security hardening and secure device access control
• Network security principles such as Crypto, COMSEC, ViPER or VoIP
• Network diagramming software such as MS Visio
• Preferred: enterprise network management tools, Unix/Linux/RedHat, scalable on-prem or cloud architectures

What we offer

• Projected annual salary range of $77,600 to $176,000 depending on location, qualifications and contract terms
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development and tuition assistance
• Recognition awards program