Network Engineer – Lead

Network Engineer, Lead

Key Role:

Serve as a lead network engineer responsible for supporting, engineering, and reengineering complex enterprise network infrastructure. Focus on enhancing network performance, security, and reliability across both data center and campus environments. Lead the resolution of high-impact network incidents and drive smooth transitions during system upgrades and infrastructure modernization. Apply advanced expertise in Cisco technologies—including Identity Services Engine (ISE), enterprise routing and switching—and SolarWinds for network monitoring and operational intelligence. Deliver innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, ensuring rigorous documentation, configuration control, and compliance. Work independently with minimal supervision, mentor junior engineers, and shape the strategic direction of the network engineering function.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in engineering, monitoring, and optimizing complex IT systems, with a focus on enterprise networking and performance improvement
• Experience in Cisco networking technologies including Cisco ISE, Enterprise routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, or Layer 2/3 switching architectures, such as VLAN, STP, VTP, or EtherChannel
• Experience with building and maintaining enterprise network monitoring environments
• Experience with diagnosing and resolving complex network issues across WAN, LAN, and data center environments using root-cause methodologies and packet analysis tools
• Experience in operations and maintenance (O&M) engineering, including patching, upgrades, maintenance window coordination, and network optimization
• Experience with developing engineering documentation, configuration baselines, and repeatable deployment processes in alignment with compliance and operational standards
• Experience with network protocols, such as TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, or DNS, and virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi
• Knowledge of SolarWinds deployment, configuration, and customization
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in network engineering, or Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience in network engineering

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with SAFe Agile methodologies
• Experience with IT hardware lifecycle tasks including provisioning, configuration, and system integration
• Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Nessus, Snort, and SolarWinds
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools including Ansible, Terraform, and Packer
• Experience with project management and engineering tracking tools such as Confluence, Jira, or Excel
• Experience with enterprise firewall platforms and security policy administration
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 compliance standards
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements certification, such as Security+ CE
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Collaboration, Data Center, or Design concentrations

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

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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.

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Work Model
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• 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.

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.