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# Network Architect

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $77,600.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, Cisco Hardwares, Complex Networks, Linux, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Network Protocols, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtualization Technology, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SC Clearance, SDN Network, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4f713723-1f6d-4979-9901-cb3b08817859

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles
 * 5+ years of experience implementing and configuring network segmentation and micro segmentation solutions, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies, container networking, and virtualization platforms
 * 5+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations
 * Experience designing and architecting enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions within DoD hybrid environments
 * Experience supporting defense programs, standards, or mission requirements directly or indirectly, including Zero Trust initiatives
 * Experience working with secret classified networks, including the unique security challenges and requirements of these environments within a ZTNA model
 * Knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a ZTNA context
 * Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience supporting and operating DoD networks
 * Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware
 * Experience administering Linux and Unix systems in enterprise or tactical environments
 * Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening
 * Experience administering Windows systems and services
 * Experience with commercial and DoD cloud networks
 * Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field
 * CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP Certification

## Description

Your knowledge of enterprise-level network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper hardware, and optical infrastructure networking, 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.