Expert Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

B/CORE; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

BCore is seeking an Expert Systems Engineer in Herndon, VA. The role demands extensive systems engineering experience to architect IT solutions, analyze complex data streams, and support intelligence and mission-focused operations.

The team emphasizes data-driven approaches, Splunk familiarity, and scripting in Python or shell for automation. Security clearances and polygraph requirements are noted as applicable.

Qualifications

• At least 11 years of systems engineering experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Experience integrating diverse data streams.
• Experience with data transfer tools such as NiFi or Cribl.
• Ability to analyze complex networks and log data.
• Experience with data feeds management; Splunk familiarity.
• Scripting with Python, ShellScript, or Ansible is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect critical IT solutions to support mission needs.
• Analyze and integrate diverse data streams for actionable intelligence.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering solutions across networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data-driven operations.

Skills

Data integration

Network analysis

Log analysis

Python

Splunk

Data feeds management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

NiFi

Cribl

Splunk

Python

ShellScript

Ansible

Job description

Expert Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions. Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Expert Systems Engineer in Herndon, Virginia.

Required Qualifications

We are actively seeking Systems Engineers with a minimum of 11 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master's Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following: * Experience integrating diverse data streams

• Experience with data transfer tools (Ex: NiFi, Cribl, etc)
• Establishes data standards and acts as custodian of IT and service delivery data sets and streams
• Experience in analyzing complex networks and systems
• Experience in analyzing log data from various network components and operating systems
• Knowledge of the complex environment involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves
• Systems Engineering with network analyst\engineering background
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot data feeds, Splunk familiarization, Python

Desired Qualifications

* Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps)

• * Expertise with Splunk
• * Scripting tools to include Python, ShellScript, or Ansible
• * Cloud security controls and implementation
• * PKI implementation
• * STIG compliance and vulnerability management
• * Virtualization experience (VDI and VMWare)
• * Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• * AWS Certified Security Specialty

What you can expect from us

* The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $170,000 - 195,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee. * Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more. BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.