Network Engineer

Network Engineer The Opportunity: As a network engineer on our team, you’ll build and sustain the networks that keep national security missions connected. From enterprise routing to wireless design and firewall hardening, you’ll own the engineering that makes data flow reliably and securely between mission sites. As part of a tight technical team, you’ll shape architectures that support 24/7 operations, including high-availability LAN and WANs, encrypted inter-site links, and resilient wireless backbones. You’ll diagnose complex issues before they impact users, modernize outdated infrastructure, and implement smarter automation to keep performance sharp. We work where precision and reliability matter most. Every change you design improves how defense networks communicate, defend, and adapt. What You’ll Work On: Engineer and optimize multi-site Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) architectures using Cisco IOS-XE, Juniper EX or MX, and Aruba controllers. Deploy and maintain next-gen firewalls and VPNs such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or Firepower, to enforce Zero Trust boundaries. Integrate encryption devices and redundant routing to ensure mission-critical availability. Monitor and tune network performance using SolarWinds, NetFlow, and Wireshark analytics. Implement segmentation, VRFs, and secure VLAN structures aligned with DoD STIGs and IA controls. Collaborate across system and security teams to deliver secure, high-speed connectivity for classified environments. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer, supporting enterprise or mission environments 3 years of experience configuring and maintaining routing and switching, including BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, and VRFs 3 years of experience deploying and managing firewalls and VPNs such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or Firepower 3 years of experience designing or maintaining enterprise wireless, including Cisco WLC, Aruba, and Meraki Experience with DNS, IP addressing, and redundant architectures for high availability (HA) operations Experience with DoD STIGs and security compliance frameworks Secret clearance HS diploma or GED IAT Level II CompTIA Security CE Certification Nice If You Have: Experience integrating Type 1 cryptographic devices, TACLANEs, or key-management systems Experience in voice or collaboration, including QoS, CUCM, and SIP Experience with SD-WAN or SASE solutions such as Cisco Viptela, Versa, and Meraki Experience with wireless site surveys and RF optimization, including Ekahau and AirMagnet Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, CS, or a related field Top Secret clearance CCNP Enterprise, PCNSE, or ACMP Certification 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, ski ... (truncated, view full listing at source)