Senior Network Engineer

Bridge Core (BCore) • Herndon, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

At Bcore, the Senior Network Engineer will contribute to delivering impact to the mission by architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting-edge technology. The 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. This role involves building tailored technical solutions to modernize government missions and client businesses, changing how people work, and helping to protect the nation’s cyber interests. The position is located in Herndon, Virginia and requires a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Requirements

• 11+ years of experience in related fields
• Bachelor’s Degree (or 4+ Years with Master’s degree or 3+ Years with PhD)
• CCNA or equivalent experience
• Cisco
• Working knowledge of the OSI model layers 1 through 3
• Understanding of 802.1q VLAN tagging
• Understanding the different media types, when to use which such as RJ-45, MMF, SMF

Nice To Haves

• Cisco NSO
• Knowledge of the various members of the IC
• Juniper
• HAIPE encryptors
• Teamwork
• Work independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with long-range goals and objectives
• Applies and/or develops highly advanced concepts, techniques and standards
• Service Now
• Network analyzer
• Network performance tools

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment supporting the customer and numerous mission partners in building, designing networks, configuring and deploying various networking equipment throughout the lifecycle of routers, switches, firewalls, etc.
• Work with Cisco family networking gear and Cisco script, as well as projects involving Juniper and encryptor support.
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise during implementation.
• Review all incoming requirements for feasibility of implementation on existing network infrastructure.
• Work with an ITSM PM tool, ServiceNow, to manage projects, project tasks, setting deliverables and timelines, putting design and project work through engineering lifecycle and review boards.
• Work with optical teams to ensure smooth circuit transitions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees