Network Operations Engineer

Network Operations Engineer

The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to enable the Air Force to achieve its missions, but how can an organization make sure its network will fit its 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 you, an experienced Network Engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the Air Force needs.

As a Network Operations Engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in support of a mission-critical Special Program network. Under broad direction, you will upgrade and expand network-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructure, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.

As a Network Operations Engineer, you will influence team members, the customer, and vendors to define, analyze, and provide solutions for the customer's voice, data, and image communications requirements. Your knowledge will come in handy as you optimize client operations and support modernization.

Further your career with us as we help the Air Force maintain their network and support critical partners in the DoD.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

3+ years of experience with network administration or network engineering, including leveraging monitoring, network diagnostics, and network analytics tools, and configuring and installing network devices and services such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, or QoS

3+ years of experience with virtual applications, including VMware vSphere, vCenter, or ESXi

Knowledge of networking protocols such as IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, or QoS

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously from design to implementation and perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations

Ability to report briefings and findings of complex technical and operational topics to leadership, and liaise with vendors and IT personnel for problem resolution

Ability to work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure, and advise on selection and implementation of security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with cybersecurity team

Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

HS diploma or GED

DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CCNA

Nice If You Have:

Experience with VMware NSX

Experience in a Cisco Advantage or DNA Center (DNAC)

Knowledge of Gem One and KG

Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or Engineering

Cisco CCNP Certification

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 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 $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

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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.

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.

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