Network Solutions Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

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On-site
Location
McLean, VANorfolk, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today

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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $142,387–$219,843 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Network Solutions Architect

Network Solutions Architect The Network Solutions Architect leads the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable enterprise network and wireless solutions while providing expert guidance during troubleshooting, migrations, and performance tuning. This role involves developing technical documentation, infrastructure roadmaps, and ensuring designs meet high availability and security standards. The position requires designing and maintaining foundational services like DNS, DHCP, NTP, and PKI in compliance with Department of Defense standards. Key technologies include HPE Aruba systems, ClearPass, EdgeConnect, AirWave, and Palo Alto Networks firewalls with Panorama. Candidates must possess expertise in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, 802.1X, SD-WAN, and wireless RF design. The role addresses complex infrastructure challenges within the defense sector, requiring knowledge of STIGs and IA compliance standards. Required qualifications include a Secret clearance and experience with cloud networking across Azure, AWS, or GCP.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable enterprise network and wireless solutions.
  • Configure foundational network services like DNS, DHCP, NTP, and PKI in compliance with DoD standards.
  • Deploy wireless LANs using HPE Aruba technologies including ClearPass and EdgeConnect.
  • Develop and enforce security architectures using Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama.
  • Create detailed architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation roadmaps.
  • Provide expert guidance during troubleshooting, network migrations, and performance tuning.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to recommend improvements for network design and performance.
  • Establish enterprise standards, policies, and procedures for network architecture.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering.
  • Master's degree in CS or Engineering (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture.
  • Experience designing complex wireless networks for the DoD and implementing PKI, DNS, DHCP, or NTP.
  • Experience securing networks with Palo Alto firewalls and deploying DoD-compliant implementations including STIGs and IA standards.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, 802.1X, SD-WAN, and wireless RF design.
  • Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and scripting tools like Python or Ansible (preferred); CompTIA Network+, ACMA, or CCNA certifications (preferred).
  • Secret clearance.

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