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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $77,600.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Border Gateway Protocol, Unix, Cisco Hardwares, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Linux, Network Address Translation, Interoperability, Intrusion Detection Systems, Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Routing, 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 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/013568b2-c4fc-4be5-822b-ed7e82d165b4

## About the Role

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 critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security-related missions., * 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise network and cybersecurity architectures within DoD hybrid environments, incorporating Zero Trust principles, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), and advanced BGP routing safeguards, including AS_PATH loop prevention and max-prefix protection

 * 2+ years of experience implementing network segmentation and microsegmentation solutions using Software-Defined Networking (SDN), container networking, and virtualization technologies
 * 2+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, operational procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including ZTNA implementations, BGP policies, NGFW configurations, and NAT or SNAT translation
 * Experience supporting DoD defense programs and mission requirements, including implementing secure traffic segmentation, NAT or SNAT translation, and IDS or IPS detection and enforcement capabilities
 * Experience working with Secret-level classified networks, including security requirements related to routing controls, segmentation boundaries, and network traffic visibility
 * Knowledge of DoD security standards, compliance requirements, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) frameworks
 * 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 or Engineering
 * CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP Certification

## Description

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, and virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure design, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for critical network systems. You'll apply your expertise in routing and switching, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding as you guide our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Your knowledge of enterprise-level network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come