Edge Systems Network Engineer

The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the Air Force 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 a seasoned network engineer like you who knows how to develop the exact network our Air Force and warfighters need.

As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experiencein deep design to architect the networks beneath next-generation Command and Control (C2)systems, from enterprise cores out to the tactical edge, where links are contested and bandwidth is never a given to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll design end to end, including routing and switching architectures, SD-WAN overlays, and the network security that protects mission traffic, 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 guide our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.

Your knowledge ofemerging technology and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experiencein Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited-bandwidth (DDIL)and disconnected edge environments where the network has to degrade gracefully and recover on its own, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge ofindustry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions.

Advance your career with us as we help exceed technical leadership expectations. You'll set the patterns the rest of the team builds on.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experiencein routing and switching, including complex multi-site and enterprise-to-edge architectures
• Experiencedesigning and deploying SD-WAN and overlay or transport-agnostic networks
• Experiencewith network security design, including segmentation, firewalls, encryption, and defense-in-depth
• Experienceengineering edge and tactical computing networks for DDIL and disconnected operations
• Ability totranslate mission and reliability requirements into resilient network designs that degrade gracefully
• Ability toobtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degreein CS or Engineering and 8+ years of experiencein network engineering, including design and architecture, or 12+ years of experiencein network engineering, including design and architecture, in lieu of a degree
• CCNP Certification
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experiencedesigning and operating tactical DoD networks and their operational constraints
• Experiencewith 5G and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)for tactical or expeditionary use
• Experiencewith satellite communications (SATCOM)and RF transport in contested environments
• Experienceimplementing Zero Trust architectures at the edge, including micro-segmentation, identity-based access, and mTLS
• Experiencewith C2, ISR, or othermission-critical DoD systems
• Experiencewith network automation and IaC, including Ansible, Python, or NetDevOps practices
• Experiencewith network observability and performance monitoring across degraded links
• Secret clearance
• CCIE Certification

Clearance:

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

Compensation

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Identity Statement

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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.