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C2 Datacenter Network Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

San Diego, CAFull-time$113–257K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$113–257K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a lead C2 datacenter network architect to design and implement a critical network datacenter for a high-priority mission partner. The role supports national defense and evolving adversarial threats, applying expertise in software-defined networks, transport, and security while guiding a team. The architect will develop network solutions for Intelligence Community needs and must hold TS/SCI clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network Engineering Leadership, requiredSoftware-Defined Networking, requiredDatacenter Network Design, requiredL2-L4 Networking, requiredSpine-Leaf Architecture, requiredEnterprise Intelligence Networks, nice to haveDISN Network Transport, nice to haveNext-Generation Firewalls, nice to haveSD-WAN, nice to haveHybrid Cloud Networking, nice to haveCross-Domain Enclaves, nice to haveMulti-Layer Enclave Solutions, nice to have

Qualifications

7+ Years Network Lead Experience, requiredTS/SCI Clearance, requiredHigh School Diploma or GED, requiredCisco CCIE Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

C2 Datacenter Network Architect, LeadThe Opportunity: A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable our C2 clients to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and 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, a seasoned C2 Datacenter Network Architect who knows how to develop the exact network the Intelligence Community needs.

As the lead network architect for our team, you’ll use your experience in datacenter network architecture and design to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversarial threats. You’ll be responsible for the design and implementation of a critical network datacenter for a high-priority mission partner.

You’ll apply your expertise in software defined networks, transport, and security as you guide our team of problem-solvers to develop tomorrow's next-generation network.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

  • 7+ years of experience as a network engineering lead or architect for large Enterprise DoD Networks

  • Experience with software defined networks

  • Experience designing highly available datacenter networks with 20+ distributed spoke sites

  • Knowledge of L2-L4 networking across protocols in multi-vendor environments

  • Knowledge of modern network architecture and best practices, including Spine-Leaf

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience supporting enterprise intelligence networks such as JWICS, JADC2, NC3, or C3BMC

  • Experience planning and provisioning DISN Network Transport

  • Experience implementing Next Generation Firewalls and SD-WAN

  • Experience developing hybrid cloud networks

  • Experience with cross-domain and multi-layer enclave solutions

  • Cisco CCIE Certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 515 open Network Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$113–257K/yr
  • California median$173–273K/yr44 salary ranges
  • US median$139–207K/yr400 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $185K, is 15% below the California median midpoint ($217K) — in the lowest quarter of Network Architect salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 53 open Network Architect jobs in California and 515 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Network Architect postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years at the median (468 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 242 of the 515 open Network Architect jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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