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Network Engineer, Mid
The Opportunity:
A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the U.S. Army to achieve their mission, 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 network engineer like you who knows how to craft the exact network the U.S. Army needs.
As a network engineer on our team, you'll help the U.S. Army build and maintain a reliable network to support critical training missions. You'll work with soldiers, other SMEs, and users to learn the strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements. You'll then plan the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components. From resolving interoperability issues across platforms, to supporting the acquisition of hardware, you'll put your hardware and software talents to good use. This is your chance to grow your skills in network design, maintenance, and administration while continuing to grow your network engineering experience. Join us as we help train soldiers to execute mission command.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• Experience researching and recommending network and server hardware and software for large complex networks, developing, maintaining, and implementing network support, and archiving procedures
• Experience installing, designing, configuring, and maintaining system hardware and software
• Experience implementing and managing network policies, procedures, and standards, and enforcing security procedures
• Experience monitoring, analyzing, troubleshooting, and evaluating hardware, software, and network problems
• Ability to meet with clients to plan, analyze, design, and test computer applications to ensure computer software and applications adhere to the organizational plan
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and up to 12 hours a day outside of normal work hours
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Security+, CCNP, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience administering accounts, creating organizational units, mapping users and computers, and assisting with creating or managing group policies within Active Directory
• Experience configuring, managing, and maintaining virtual servers, networks, and connected clients using VMware vSphere
• Experience using and configuring Cisco switches
• Experience with set up, networking, troubleshooting, and use of Army Mission Command Information Systems
• Experience with set up, networking, and troubleshooting of Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC)

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
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.