Network Engineer

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the command to achieve its missions, but how can an organization make sure its network will fit its 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, a network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the Navy needs.

As a network engineer on our team, you'll use your skills in network design and architecture, account management, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, gateway protocol, virtual routing and forwarding to help support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll monitor and support the operational Wi-Fi network, upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, and analyze current working infrastructures and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.

You'll apply your knowledge in access control, routing and switching, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing, and forwarding as you join our team of problem-solvers to help the Navy evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.

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

• 2+ years of experience in enterprise networking roles
• 1+ years of experience in network engineering and troubleshooting
• Experience with IP networking solutions
• Experience with access control solutions and account management
• Knowledge of TCP / IP and data network protocols, and protocol analysis tools, such as tcpdump or Wireshark
• Knowledge of DoD network deployments, STIGs, and IA compliance standards
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation and diagrams
• Ability to work on a rotational shift schedule to provide 24x7x365 coverage, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with firewalls, such as Palo Alto or Fortinet, NAC, and network security policies
• Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies and routing protocols, such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, or BGP
• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools, such as Python or Ansible
• Knowledge of cloud networking, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Bachelor's degree in a CS, IT, or Engineering field
• DoD 8570 Certification, such as Security+ Certification
• Aruba Certified Mobility Asso cia te ( ACMA ) , Cisco Certified Network Asso cia te ( CCNA ) , or CompTIA Network+ Certification

Pulled from the full job description

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• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
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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 $52,900.00 to $108,000.00 (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.

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