Intern Optical Network Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Network Engineer
The Opportunity:
A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the USG and commercial partners to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and 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, a seasoned network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network needs for all branches of the USG and commercial partners, and some international customers. You will handle multiple integration projects as well as take a lead role in time to showcase to potential customers.
As a network engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.
You'll apply your expertise in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing, and forwarding as you guide our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD and other partners evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.
Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in Crytographic equipment, cryptography, key management, software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, virtual routing and forwarding, Juniper SSR, AWS Gov Cloud you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security missions.
Advance your career with us as we help develop new emerging Edge Technologies and products to best serve our USG customers.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering
• 2+ years of experience with SATCOM and Fiber systems, or VMWare
• Experience with Department of Defense clients and their systems in a secure Government space
• Knowledge of C5ISR Systems maintainer and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Linux systems
• Knowledge of ATAK Devices
• Ability to work in AWS Gov Cloud and Edge Node device
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering
• 3+ years of experience with Department of Defense clients and their systems in a secure Government space
• Knowledge of JBoss, RHEL, or PodMan to build containers
• Ability to develop Linux-based solutions using scripting and Bash to automated solutions
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• DoD Approved 8570 Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT-II) Certification, including CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification

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
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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 $62,000.00 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.
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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.