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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # network engineer - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation - **Location:** Lorton, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $62,000.0 - $141,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cisco Hardwares, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Linux, Interoperability, Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, WildFly (JBoss AS), Key Management, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Protocols, Node.Js, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Satcom, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Palo Alto Networks, Cloud Migration, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2911721178-2 ## About the Role * 4+ years of experience in network engineering * 2+ years of experience with Linux systems * 2+ years of experience with SATCOM and Fiber systems, or VMWare * Experience with ATAK Devices * Experience with Department of Defense clients and their systems in a secure Government space * Knowledge of C5ISR Systems maintainer and Kubernetes * Ability to work in AWS Gov Cloud and Edge Node device * Secret clearance * HS diploma or GED * DoD Approved 8570 Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT-II) Certification, including CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification Nice If You Have: * 7+ years of experience in network engineering * 3+ years of experience with Department of Defense clients and their systems in a secure Government space * Knowledge of JBoss, RHEL, or PodMan to build containers * Ability to develop Linux-based solutions using scripting and Bash to automated solutions * Top Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree ## Description Network Engineer The Opportunity: A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the USG and commercial partners to achieve their 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, a seasoned network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network needs for all branches of the USG and commercial partners, and some international customers. You will handle multiple integration projects as well as take a lead role in time to showcase to potential customers. As a network engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing and forwarding 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. You'll apply your expertise in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing, and forwarding as you guide our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD and other partners evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. 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 Crytographic equipment, cryptography, key management, software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, virtual routing and forwarding, Juniper SSR, AWS Gov Cloud 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. 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