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Booz Allen Hamilton

Network Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Develop enterprise-wide infrastructure design .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,600 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in designing and implementing network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, with a strong focus on Zero Trust principles and compliance with DoD security standards. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and optimize operations using advanced networking technologies and protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Network Design And ArchitectureZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Software-Defined Networking (SDN)Network Segmentation And Micro SegmentationDoD Security Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills
Routing And SwitchingIP EngineeringMulti-Protocol Label SwitchingVirtual Routing And ForwardingNetwork Transport LayersDocumenting Network ArchitecturesTroubleshooting WorkflowsSystem InteroperabilityNetwork Security ArchitecturesClient Operations Optimization
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipProblem-SolvingClient Advisory
Tools & Technologies
Cisco HardwarePalo Alto FirewallsJuniper HardwareOptical Infrastructure NetworkingLinux Systems AdministrationWindows Systems AdministrationCommercial And DoD Cloud Networks
Certifications & Qualifications
CCNACCNPVMwareJNCIAJNCP
Industry Keywords
Department Of Defense (DoD)Zero Trust PrinciplesSecret ClearanceHybrid EnvironmentsSecurity HardeningSTIGsDefense ProgramsMission-Critical Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxSwitchingUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop enterprise-wide infrastructure design
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues
  • Analyze current working infrastructures
  • Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems
  • Apply expertise in routing and switching, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding
  • Guide a team of problem-solvers in deploying new capabilities and technologies for the DoD
  • Optimize client operations and modernization using enterprise-level network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations
  • Work with software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper hardware, and optical infrastructure networking
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects
  • Support the Department of Defense and national security missions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures within DoD hybrid environments, including implementing Zero Trust principles
  • 5+ years of experience implementing and configuring network segmentation and micro segmentation solutions, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies, container networking, and virtualization platforms
  • 5+ years of experience documenting complex network and security architectures, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations
  • Experience designing and architecting enterprise network and cybersecurity solutions within DoD hybrid environments
  • Experience supporting defense programs, standards, or mission requirements directly or indirectly, including Zero Trust initiatives
  • Experience working with secret classified networks, including the unique security challenges and requirements of these environments within a ZTNA model
  • Knowledge of DoD security standards and compliance requirements in a ZTNA context
  • Secret clearance required
  • HS diploma or GED
  • Nice to have: Experience supporting and operating DoD networks
  • Nice to have: Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware
  • Nice to have: Experience administering Linux and Unix systems in enterprise or tactical environments
  • Nice to have: Experience applying STIGs and performing system security hardening
  • Nice to have: Experience administering Windows systems and services
  • Nice to have: Experience with commercial and DoD cloud networks
  • Nice to have: Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field
  • Nice to have: CCNA, CCNP, VMware, JNCIA, or JNCP Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health benefits
  • Life benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
  • Dependent care
  • Recognition awards for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values