Lead Edge Network Engineer

Job Number: R0235024

Edge Network Engineer, Lead
The Opportunity:

Architect the Edge. Connect the Mission. Join us to design the backbone of tomorrow's secure, resilient edge networks that power critical operations anywhere in the world. As a n Edge Network Engineer, you'll lead architecture and integration for Cloud-to-Tactical Edge solutions, enabling portable compute platforms to thrive in disconnected, contested environments.

Your expertise in network design, zero-trust security, and sensor data fusion will shape systems that deliver real-time intelligence from varied sources, such as video, telemetry, and IoT, under extreme conditions.

If you're ready to engineer connectivity where it matters most and want to make an impact at the intersection of advanced networking and mission-critical technology, this is your chance. Design, secure, and deliver anywhere.

Work with us to expand your technology skills and make a meaningful difference.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience designing secure, resilient network topologies for edge deployments, including LAN or WAN, SD-WAN, tactical mesh, and hybrid cloud connectivity
• 5+ years of experience implementing zero-trust principles, encrypted channels, and hardened protocols for adversarial environments
• 5+ years of experience with leading end-to-end architecture for portable compute platforms integrating compute, storage, and networking under SWaP-C constraints
• Experience with designing deterministic data paths for real-time situational awareness and decision support, and creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
• Experience with containerization technologies, micro-service network architecture, and CI/CD tools, including GitLab
• Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
• Knowledge of the broader ecosystem and technical environment of software programming
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty Certification or CompTIA Security+, CASP+, or CISSP Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with deploying optimized AI models to embedded targets
• Experience with AI model quantization, pruning, and model telemetry at the edge
• Experience with AWS Outposts and hybrid architectures for tactical and disconnected environments
• Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• AWS IoT Core or Greengrass Certification, or Solutions Architect Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.