Network Operations and Administration

Network Operations and Administration

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in our nation’s security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.
 
Integrate with our engineering team to develop, refine, and maintain critical interoperability standards, data schemas, and technical specifications for Department of War (DoW) systems. You will bridge the gap between high-level system requirements and technical execution by mapping operational concepts directly to system data models and structured schemas.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional technical working groups, interface with external government partners and industry vendors to align specifications and serve as a technical reviewer for upcoming system upgrades and protocol modifications.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 1+ years of experience to include Technology Analysis and Assessment, Design Definition, Development of Systems Specification, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems or Equipment Integration
• 1+ years of experience in system-wide analysis, with a primary focus on system security and interoperability
• Experience with networking concepts and the OSI model
• Experience with the High Assurance or Type 1 Certification
• Knowledge of DoW tactical communications equipment COMSEC architecture and design
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, information systems, computer science, mathematics, or physics field
• DoD 8140 Certification

Nice If You Have:

• 1+ years of experience in computer languages, such as Python, C/C++, Java, or XML
• Experience in engineering project management tools and processes and embedded software security evaluation tools and techniques
• Experience with NIST Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures and DoW Technology Protection policies and procedures
• Experience with data modeling, implementation guides, and data serialization languages such as YAML, XML, including network management protocols such as SNMP, RESTCONF, and NETCONF, as well as MIBs and YANG models
• Experience interfacing with government stakeholders, vendors, and clients through varied methods, including in-person technical working groups
• Experience mapping system concepts to data models and conducting QA to ensure alignment with software derived requirements
• Experience with developing briefs and presentations
• Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to review proposed system architecture changes against government and commercial standards
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field

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.