Tactical Network Engineer, Senior

Portland, OR, United States

Job Number: R0198878

Tactical Network Engineer, Senior The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable to achieve their missions, 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 you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network needs.

As a tactical 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, and 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, and virtual routing and forwarding as you join our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD 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 Cryptographic equipment, cryptography, key management, software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, virtual routing and forwarding, and SolarWinds, 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.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

10+ years of experience with Military or Tactical Network Operations (NetOps), including Network Management (NM), Information Assurance (IA), Information Dissemination Management (IDM), or Electromagnetic Spectrum Management (ESM)

Experience managing and resolving technical issues of the hardware and software technical baseline

Experience supporting formal testing and associated fielding, installation, and training activities

Experience participating in subsystem and system testing as the technical expert or Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Knowledge of force tactical and strategic military communications networks, as well as the architecture, protocols, security, network management, and physics underlying these systems

Knowledge of the engineering design, installation, operations, and maintenance of the Tactical Network architecture or program

Knowledge of NetOps planning and management in support of real world or training missions on deployment

Ability to travel up to 75% of the time

Secret clearance

Associate's degree in Engineering

Nice If You Have:

Experience participating in COTS software evaluations

Experience participating in technical reviews

Experience supporting technical management processes

Experience representing the NetOps branch and PdM at meetings

Experience coordinating with other PEO stakeholders in matters associated with NetOps

Experienceproviding information and decision briefs to NetOps leadership and PdM or PM leadership

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.

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Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paidparental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedulesand remote and hybrid locations, we'll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life-at work and athome.

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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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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. Work Model

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If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.

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