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# Network Operations Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Pensacola, FL, United States
- **Salary:** $61,900.0 - $141,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Virtual Private LAN Services, Networking Hardware, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Routing, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, Software Security, Juniper, SC Clearance, Palo Alto Networks, Cyber Warfare, Cisco
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18097314?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18097314%2FNetwork-Operations-Engineer-Florida-Pensacola

## About the Role

* Experience with routing and switching protocols, including BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS,or L3VPNs
 * Experience with Tier II or III network troubleshooting
 * Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment and solutions, including Cisco or Juniper
 * Experience with classified networks
 * Experience with network management and monitoring
 * Experience implementing and managing multi-vendor firewalls, including Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, or Versa Networks
 * Knowledge of Zero Trust principles
 * Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with AWS or Azure Cloud networking
 * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or JNCP Certification

## Description

Lead the operations and maintenance of an industry leading Zero Trust deployment within the DoD. Assume responsibility for interfacing with SASE, SD-WAN, application security, and cyber operations technologies. Work with SMEs, vendors, government leads, and Booz Allen colleagues to monitor and resolve network incidents. Apply advanced advising skills to brief senior leadership to provide them with awareness of current and resolved incidents.


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