Network Administrator - Security Clearance Required

Network Administrator

The Opportunity :

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable Department of Defense 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 sof tware, requires a combination of te chn ical skill and careful planning.

That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs.

As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, to support the nation’s defense and resp ond to evolving adversaries.

You’ll 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 join our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and te chn ologies.

Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging te chn ology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization.

Using your experience in Crytographic equipment, key management, sof tware and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, and SolarWinds, you’ll serve as a t rus ted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects.

Using your te chn ical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have :

• 2+ years of experience with architecting and designing IP networks, including developing and documenting network topologies
• 2+ years of experience configuring and maintaining switches, routers, and other networking components
• 2+ years of experience configuring and maintaining Palo Alto firewalls and crypto devices, such as KG-175 TACLANEs and KG-250s
• Experience with secret classified networks
• Experience with installing, configuring, optimizing and securing infrastructure components and applying STIG and other security settings
• Ability to follow and work schedules using Agile Methodologies
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience with Windows Server OS 2019 / 2022, VMware, vSphere 8, Active Directory Domain Services, and Group Policy , Windows 10 / 11 administration, and managing Windows, including server setup, deployment, and maintenance, or Master's degree and 2+ years of experience with Windows Server OS 2019 / 2022, VMware, vSphere 8, Active Directory Domain Services, and Group Policy , Windows 10 / 11 administration, and managing Windows, including server setup, deployment, and maintenance
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification such as Security+ CE
• Cisco and VMware te chn ical certifications

Nice If You Have :

• Experience with SAFe Agile Methodologies
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53
• Experience in YAML, Unix shell scripting, PowerShell, or similar command-line interfaces
• Experience as a field technician
• Knowledge of systems and network security, auditing, and storage processes

Clearance :

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ;

Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.

Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.