Network Engineer

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to lead day-to-day operations of a complex network environment and support the Department of Defense's mission-critical systems. The role sits in a network operations center, overseeing O&M activities and supporting system, database and network administrators, and works closely with client leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a complex environment to maintain the network and mission systems.
• Analyze complex software, hardware and transmission facilities with diagnostic tools to support efficient network operations.
• Own infrastructure, systems and applications, including design, implementation, sustainability and deployment of upgrades.
• Troubleshoot issues, plan and design future system enhancements, and ensure performance metrics are met.
• Interface with engineering and development teams on software requirements and upgrade/release schedules.
• Supervise network infrastructure, availability and response to incidents, outages and cybersecurity events.
• Manage the network operations team and supervise automated tools for configuration tracking, monitoring and performance.

Required profile

• 5+ years designing, developing, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco-based networking environments.
• 5+ years implementing DoD STIGs on Cisco networks.
• Experience with vulnerability management (scanning, patching, remediation).
• Experience with DoD frameworks such as RMF and NIST.
• Secret clearance; applicants undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility for classified information.
• HS diploma or GED.

Required skills

• Cisco networking (CCNA required)
• VMware, Windows, network switches, routers, firewalls and cybersecurity tools
• Nice to have: ITIL, Service Now, AWS, Navy networks (C4I, NMCI/NGEN, NNPI, JWICS), technical documentation, CCNP

What we offer

• Projected salary range of $77,600 to $176,000 per year.
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for the benefit programs.