Network Engineer SME

Network Engineer Subject Matter Expert

Herndon, VA

TS/SCI with Poly

Bridge Core provides high energy, unified teams; technology integration experience; and innovative approaches, to enable our clients’ mission. We enable our clients’ mission by integrating innovative technologies and implementing adoption processes that modernize the digital workplace. Our trusted, skilled, and diverse team members are making a lasting impact by building tailored, client focused 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 the government agencies in its mission as an subject matter expert-level Network Engineer in Herndon, VA.

We are seeking a a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level Network Engineer with a specialized focus on Network Access Control (NAC), particularly with significant expertise in CISCO network appliances and associated management software to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and optimizing endpoint validation.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level design, implementation, and management of NAC solutions utilizing CISCO network devices including load balancers, LINUX servers, and CISCO appliances
• Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of 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
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with required polygraph required to start
• Bachelors degree in a technical or scientific discipline
• Minimum of 16 years of experience
• Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions
• Proven SME level experience as a CISCO Network Engineer with a focus on Network Security
• 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
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in a technical or scientific discipline
• 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 (OS) 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
• Cloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience (extending on premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle and Google)
• Strong proficiency with Network Access Control (NAC) platforms is a plus
  
  
  

Bridge Core is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants. At Bridge Core, we ensure fair treatment for our team members and applicants based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.

Bridge Core does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to team members. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements. Regardless of vaccination status , personnel are required to wear masks while indoors when the CDC COVID-19 Community Level is High.