SD-WAN Network Engineer, Lead at 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States — San Diego, CA

SD-WAN Network Engineer, LeadThe Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable global organizations and users to achieve their mission, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the next-generation 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 craft the software-defined network that the Navy needs.

As a Network Engineer on our team, you’ll work with the Program Management Office to provide network architecture design and system operational support to other systems, establish requirements, develop and evaluate technical solutions and architecture designs, and perform solutions analyses. You will analyze the design of an enterprise migration and implementation plan for data centers, remote access connections, cross-domain solutions, network ports, protocols, and services configurations while meeting Naval tactical network requirements.

Additionally, you will provide Tier IV network support while maintaining responsibility for analyzing and developing solutions for networking issues by monitoring all operational communications systems and circuits, direct troubleshooting, and restoring all actions for unscheduled outages. You will analyze network activity and performance to identify potential network issues and inefficiencies and develop and implement automated configuration management software solutions, including automated configuration management, software defined wide area networking, and White Box networking solutions for a reliable network to support global critical missions. You’ll collaborate with SMEs in cybersecurity, engineering, quality assurance, and operations to learn the strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements. You’ll then share your expertise during the planning of acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.

From resolving interoperability issues across Naval platforms to supporting the acquisition of hardware, you’ll put your hardware and software talents to good use. This is your chance to share your experience with enterprise network design and configuration while broadening your network engineering work. Join us as we help our client to provide a dedicated enterprise system for geographically separated units worldwide supporting critical national and global security missions.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with hands-on technical support for IT networks
• Experience with hands-on configuration of network devices, including switches, routers, or firewalls
• Experience delivering network engineering artifacts such as network templates, configuration guides, or network diagrams
• Knowledge of L2-L4 networking protocols
• Ability to lead technical teams and interface with government stakeholders
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8140 Certification such as Security+ or CISSP Certification, and Cisco Certified Network Certification such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Tactical C4I networks such as CANES, ADNS, STACC, or MQ-25
• Experience with SD-WAN or software-defined networking
• Experience with network automation

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• 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.

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