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Booz Allen Hamilton

Network Architect, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Overview Network Engineer, Senior – Booz Allen Hamilton

Job Number: R0229903

Location: Englewood, CO

Seniority level: Not Applicable; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Information Technology; Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

The Opportunity A well‑designed network is critical to move data and enable the Department of Defense (DoD) to achieve its missions. Your role as a seasoned Network Engineer will involve developing the exact network the DoD needs, balancing technical skill and careful planning to meet evolving requirements.

Responsibilities As a Network Engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, the OSI model, network transport layers, multi‑protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll develop enterprise‑wide infrastructure design, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission‑critical network systems. Your expertise in routing and switching, network design and architecture, IP engineering, and virtualization will guide our team to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission‑critical projects using software and hardware firewalls, Cisco and Palo Alto equipment, Juniper hardware, and optical infrastructure networking, making an impact on national security missions.

You Have:

7+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting multi‑protocol IP backbone and access networks

7+ years of experience implementing and configuring Software‑Defined Wide Area Network (SD‑WAN) solutions

7+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows

7+ years of experience designing and architecting enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions within DoD hybrid environments such as cloud and on‑premise

Experience directly or indirectly supporting DoD programs, standards, or mission requirements

Experience working with secret classified networks

Knowledge of security, routing, and switching protocols, including BGP, IS‑IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, and L3VPNs

Secret clearance

HS diploma or GED

Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 or 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of hire date

Nice If You Have:

Experience supporting and operating DoD networks

Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware

Experience administering Linux and Unix systems in enterprise or tactical environments

Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening

Experience administering Windows systems and services

Experience with commercial and DoD cloud networks

Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field

CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP 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 Salary range: $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The range reflects factors such as location, education, skills, and contract requirements. The posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement As part of the application process, 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.

Work Model

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.

If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.

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