About the role A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the company to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need an experienced network engineer like you who knows how to develop the exact network Booz Allen customer's need. As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture to support our customer's network infrastructure. You’ll upgrade or 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. Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure your customer’s environment. You’ll continue to strengthen your skills in AWS, Palo Alto Firewalls, Hybrid Connectivity and WAN, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Zero Trust Architecture while mentoring tomorrow’s cloud security experts. Join us. The world can’t wait. Requirements 5+ years of experience building, deploying, and operating PAN-OS NGFWs in AWS leveraging Panorama, and network management tools 5+ years of experience with general networking and network security concepts such as BGP, OSPF, TCP, IP, DNS, and MPLS, including AWS networking services and their integration and implementation Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash Experience with network monitoring and alerting functions in support of maintaining SLAs and SLOs Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC), including design, development, build, deployment, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance via automation tooling such as Terraform, Python, and GitLab CI for AWS workloads Knowledge of routing, switching technologies and hybrid CSP, datacenter, and interconnect operations and management Ability to identify and assess threats and risks to the network Ability to follow change control procedures as it pertains to ITIL, Git, and common DevOps platforms such as GitLab and GitHub Ability to obtain a Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have Ability to perform and be a part of a weekly on-call rotation Ability to lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) development and communication Secret clearance AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty Certification Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certification Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Benefits 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
