SME Network Engineer

B/CORE; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B/CORE is seeking a SME Network Engineer in Herndon, Virginia, to support missions through critical IT solutions. The role requires at least 16 years of experience and a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Responsibilities include designing and managing firewall solutions, troubleshooting network policies, and collaborating with teams to ensure security. Candidates should have expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, along with strong communication skills and industry certifications. Join our team to deliver impactful solutions for warfighters and intelligence professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years’ experience as a Network Engineer.
• Proven experience with firewall technologies and solutions.
• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions.
• Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of firewall policies.
• Monitor network traffic for security threats.

Skills

Network security

Firewalls

Cisco

Palo Alto

Juniper

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

Cisco FTD

Palo Alto Panorama

Job description

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.

Herndon, VA

Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a SME Network Engineer in Herndon, Virginia.

Required Qualifications

We are actively seeking Network Engineers with a minimum of 16 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:

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions utilizing Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper network devices
• Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of firewall policies and rules
• Monitor network traffic for potential security threats and proactively address vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure network security standards align with business objectives
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in network security and firewall technologies
• Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on firewall technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Desired Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms (Palo Alto platform as a plus)
• In‑depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model
• Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD and Palo Alto Panorama
• Experience with a wide variety of network technologies and solutions architectures
• Broad understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in the networking field
• Knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
• Cloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience extending on‑premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Google
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or similar preferred

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.