Security-Cleared SME Network Engineer — Firewalls & Cloud

B/CORE; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BCore is seeking a SME Network Engineer in Herndon, VA, supporting TS/SCI with Poly. You will design, implement, and manage enterprise network firewall solutions across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper platforms to secure mission-critical networks.

The role emphasizes implementing security controls, monitoring for threats, and collaborating with teams to align network security with organizational goals. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position in a government-aligned environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing and managing firewall solutions.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions.
• Proven track record in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewall policies and rules.
• Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper platforms.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall policies and rules.
• Monitor network traffic for threats and address vulnerabilities proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security with business objectives.

Skills

Firewall design

Cisco

Palo Alto

Juniper

Network security

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Cisco FTD

Palo Alto Panorama

Job description

BCore is seeking a SME Network Engineer in Herndon, VA, supporting TS/SCI with Poly. You will design, implement, and manage enterprise network firewall solutions across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper platforms to secure mission-critical networks.

The role emphasizes implementing security controls, monitoring for threats, and collaborating with teams to align network security with organizational goals. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position in a government-aligned environment.