Systems Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary: $112,800–$257,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Aug 31, 2026

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This role $185k

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This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $153,050–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $182k 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

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 684 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 670 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer, Lead

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As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will join a dynamic team focused on advancing our network infrastructure. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing robust network solutions using Arista switches and other cutting-edge technologies. Day-to-day tasks involve troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing traffic processing, and ensuring high availability of critical systems. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience as a network engineer with deep knowledge in switch configurations and traffic management. Familiarity with field site deployments is beneficial. This role demands expertise in networking protocols, system engineering principles, and hands-on technical skills to address large-scale business challenges effectively.

Skills

Arista switches network engineering traffic processing

What you'll do

Manage and maintain network infrastructure, focusing on Arista switches.
Design and implement solutions for processing high volumes of traffic efficiently.
Troubleshoot complex network issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
Develop and enforce security protocols for network systems.
Monitor network performance and optimize configurations as needed.

What we're looking for

Experience as a network engineer with expertise in switches, including Arista.
Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, CS, Information Systems, or related fields.
Over 20 years of experience as a systems engineer.
Knowledge of traffic processing and field site operations preferred.
Strong technical skills and credentials required for the role.

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