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# Network Engineer, Mid

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $61,900.0 - $141,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Interoperability, OSI Models, Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Diagrams, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Protocols, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9012142/network-engineer-mid

## About the Role

* 2+ years of experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, or engineering support
 * Experience supporting engineering implementation planning, sustainment engineering, or technical reviews
 * Experience with routing and switching technologies and Layer 2 and 3 network protocols
 * Knowledge of network design and architecture, OSI model concepts, transport layers, and system interoperability
 * Knowledge of cryptographic equipment, network security technologies, and firewall implementations
 * Ability to perform Tier III troubleshooting of complex issues
 * Ability to interpret network diagrams, engineering documentation, and lab test outputs
 * Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience conducting network health assessments or supporting modernization efforts
 * Experience performing lab automation or developing repeatable test workflows
 * Knowledge of gateway protocols, virtual routing and forwarding, or optical networking
 * Knowledge of mission-aligned enterprise networking standards and emerging technologies
 * Ability to identify improvements for network resiliency, capacity, or security
 * Ability to mentor junior engineers or support higher-level planning efforts
 * Possession of strong communication skills for technical discussions and engineering reviews
 * Top Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, IT, or Cyber field
 * CCNA, CCNP, or Security+ Certification

## Description

As a Network Engineer, you will help develop, modernize, and sustain secure and resilient network capabilities that support critical defense operations. You'll use your skills in network design, architecture, Layer 2 and 3 technologies, and system interoperability to improve reliability, availability, and performance across mission-focused environments. You will also contribute to engineering efforts including implementation planning, technical reviews, test activities, and upgrades supporting enterprise-wide modernization.


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