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# Lead Network Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Lisp (Programming Language), Border Gateway Protocol, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Identity Services Engine, SC Clearance, Enterprise Integration, TACACS+ Protocol, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Cisco
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b44832ac-ebcb-4ca5-9544-4623f180d38e

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise network infrastructure
 * Experience with a Cisco Catalyst Center , including SDA, SWIM, automation, and LISP, and enterprise routing, including OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP such as eBGP or iBGP
 * Experience supporting Cisco SD-WAN deployments, policy management, VPNs, and WAN integration
 * Experience integrating and troubleshooting the Cisco Identity Services Engine ( ISE ) , including AAA, SGTs, and 802.1X
 * Experience troubleshooting enterprise network security technologies, including firewalls, proxies, TACACS+, and RADIUS
 * Experience serving as a primary technical representative to government customers
 * Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
 * Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED
 * CompTIA Security+ and CCNP Certification s

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with U.S. Navy enterprise networks
 * Experience with network automation, including Python, Ansible, or similar tools
 * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

## Description

As a Lead Network Engineer on our team, you'll lead network integration, system testing, troubleshooting, engineering reviews, and documentation for cross-functional teams. You'll serve as the local primary technical resource for network engineers, providing daily technical direction, implementation oversight, and timely engineering decisions. You'll also mentor and develop network engineers through direct technical guidance, coaching, and support on complex issues.

You'll act as an on-site technical advisor to government clients and leadership, guiding system architecture, solution design, and implementation. You'll develop and deliver technical briefs, solution recommendations, modernization guidance, and implementation planning to help clients make informed technical decisions and successfully deploy mission-critical network capabilities.

Your network engineering and technical leadership experience will help advance Sof tware-Defined Access ( SDA ) , Sof tware-Defined Networking ( SDN ) , Zero T rus t, automation, and enterprise network modernization initiatives. Working alongside cross-functional teams, you'll help solve complex engineering challenges while supporting the modernization and security of Navy enterprise networks.

Grow your career with us as we help modernize and secure the Navy's mission-critical network infrastructure.


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