Network Engineer

Network Engineer at B/CORE

TS/SCI with Poly

Herndon, VA

At B/CORE, our strength comes from delivering impactful solutions to our mission. We architect critical IT solutions, produce actionable intelligence, and develop cutting‑edge technology. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, Dev Sec Ops , systems engineering, software development, and operational support to ignite a technology revolution between government and commercial space.

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level Network Engineer with a minimum of 16 years’ experience and a specialized focus on Network Access Control (NAC). The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of network security principles, excellent problem‑solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and optimizing endpoint validation.

• Design, implement, and manage NAC solutions utilizing CISCO network devices, including load balancers, LINUX servers, and CISCO appliances.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot NAC policies and profiles.
• 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 NAC technologies.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external teams and clients on NAC and network security related issues.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new NAC technologies and vendors.

• Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions.
• Proven SME level experience as a CISCO Network Engineer with a focus on Network Security and strong proficiency with NAC platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model.
• Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Knowledge of NAC management software such as Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) is highly desired.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, REDHAT Certified Architect (RHCA), or similar industry certifications are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Network Access Controls (NAC), CISCO profiling ISE.
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems and Python scripting.
• 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, including cloud service provider and hybrid cloud experience with AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Google.
• Strong proficiency with Network Access Control (NAC) platforms is a plus.

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.