Network Engineer

Bridge Core (BCore); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Stipends

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Bcore is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer for our Chantilly, VA program supporting a government customer. The role focuses on design, deployment, and security of enterprise networks across cloud and on-prem environments, including containers, data centres, and storage systems.

The ideal candidate will have 11+ years in network engineering, strong Linux expertise, VPN and security gear experience, and the ability to provide after-hours support. TS/SCI with poly is required.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of network engineering experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees preferred in related disciplines
• Experience with cloud providers (GCP/AWS/Azure) and VPCs
• Experience hardening Linux OS in cloud/physical environments
• Experience configuring security devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS) and networking gear
• Experience with commercial VPNs and messaging apps on devices
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide after-hours support

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer network infrastructure for government mission programs
• Manage cloud and on-premises network assets, including end-point devices and data center servers
• Configure and secure networking gear (firewalls, switches, routers, IDS/IPS) and VPNs
• Support network analytics, storage systems, and containerised workloads
• Collaborate with teams to deliver mission-critical IT solutions
• Provide after-hours call-in support as needed

Skills

Cloud networking

Linux admin

Network security

VPNs

Network analytics

Troubleshooting after hours

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field

Tools

Linux OS

Firewalls

Switches/Routers

VPNs

Job description

Overview

Network Engineer Chantilly, 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 Network Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia.

Responsibilities

We are looking for experienced Network Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data centre hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualised applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology with containerised solutions and orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premises, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop and provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programmes within the government.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

We are actively seeking Network 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 and expertise working with commercial cloud service providers (e.g. Google Cloud, Azure, AWS) building out VPCs with Linux VMs, configuring them as network appliances (e.g. Linux as a router) and locking them down to meet cyber security standards.
• Experience configuring and hardening Linux OS in both cloud and physical environments.
• Experience configuring and hardening network gear to include firewalls, switches, routers, IPS, etc.
• Experience and expertise working with commercial VPNs
• Experience working with commercial messaging applications (CMA) and Android tablet devices.
• Ability to work independently to troubleshoot and resolve issues after hours and on weekends, i.e. Call in support.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience and expertise deploying CNGA internet network infrastructure with a thorough understanding of the customer’s mission
• Working knowledge and expertise using the customer’s core appliances and services to include their networks.
• Working knowledge and experience with the customer’s core networks

What you can expect from us

• The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $170,000 - $185,000. 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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.