SME Network Engineer

Bridge Core; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Core, located in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a SME Network Engineer with a minimum of 16 years of experience. The role involves designing and managing firewall solutions, monitoring network traffic, and ensuring security compliance. Candidates should possess expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto platforms, along with strong communication skills. Bridge Core is committed to providing impactful IT solutions to governmental missions and offers a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years' experience in network engineering required.
• Proven experience with firewall technologies.
• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto and Cisco platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions.
• Monitor network traffic and address vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with teams to align security standards.

Skills

Network security management

Firewall configuration

TCP/IP knowledge

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Juniper

Job description

Overview

SME Network 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 SME Netwrok Engineer in Herndon, Virginia.

Qualifications

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, Pala 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 & CISCO firewall platforms, Palo Alto firewall platforms is 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 is a plus
• 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)
• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms is a plus
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or similar industry certifications are preferred

What you can expect from us

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.