Network security engineer [h1.location_city]

Network Engineer

The Opportunity :

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable USSTRATCOM to achieve its missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network USSTRATCOM needs.

As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture, gateway protocol, and virtual systems to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.

Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, virtual routing and forwarding, and SolarWinds, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have :

6+ years of experience with deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment and solutions, including VMWare, Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper

Experience with Cisco ISE

Experience with configuring access control lists and firewall rules

Knowledge of TCP / IP and data network protocols, including ARP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, and TCP, and protocol analysis tools, including Tcpdump and Wireshark

TS / SCI c learance

Bachelor's degree

CCNA and CompTIA Security+ Certifications

Nice If You Have :

Experience with automation tools, including Ansible or Python, for network configuration and management

Experience with SDWAN

Experience with Palo Alto firewalls

Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center or Cisco DNA Center

Experience with RSA SecurID

Experience with VMWare NSX

Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles

Master's degree

CCNP Certification

Clearance :

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS / SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model

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• 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.