Systems Engineer
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Salary$200k – $225k
LocationWarrenton, VA, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
Company size29+ people
PostedAug 18, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live3h ago
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience
Minimum ten (10) years of related systems engineering experience
Hands-on experience in enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS)
Hands-on experience in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, object storage)
Hands-on experience in container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)
Hands-on experience in Linux (Redhat, CentOS) operating systems (administration, hardening, automation)
Hands-on experience in IdAM - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for AuthN and AuthZ
Hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
Hands-on experience in hybrid and on-prem infrastructure design and integration
Hands-on experience in cloud networking, identity, security, and cost optimization
Hands-on experience in relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis)
Hands-on experience in web services, APIs, and middleware
Hands-on experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) fundamentals
Hands-on experience in event-based messaging systems (SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ)
Hands-on experience in Infrastructure as Code - Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Hands-on experience in CI/CD integration with infrastructure and platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, GitOps, ArgoCD)
Hands-on experience in security best practices and systems hardening
Hands-on experience in monitoring & incident response tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack, CloudWatch)
Ability to create as-is architecture documentation, to-be architecture and detailed engineering designs, and implementation and migration plans
Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., logging, metrics, tracing)
Zero Trust and modern security architectures
Data analytics, AI/ML platform exposure
Experience supporting production or mission-critical environments
Relevant certifications (e.g., cloud, systems, security, or architecture)
Knowledge of machine learning platforms (TensorFlow, PyTorch, SageMaker)
Familiarity with big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery)
Strong background in ITIL processes and agile methodologies
Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator, Kubernetes CKA/CKAD, ITIL Foundation
Skills
Kubernetes
Docker
Linux
Red Hat
CentOS
Python
Bash
PowerShell
Terraform
Ansible
CloudFormation
Jenkins
GitLab CI/CD
GitHub Actions
ArgoCD
Prometheus
Grafana
Splunk
ELK Stack
CloudWatch
AWS
Azure
GCP
Oracle
PostgreSQL
MySQL
SQL Server
MongoDB
Cassandra
DynamoDB
Redis
SQS
SNS
RabbitMQ
TensorFlow
PyTorch
SageMaker
Hadoop
Databricks
Snowflake
Google BigQuery
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance
Referral bonuses
Overview
Systems Engineer
Warrenton / Tysons, VA
TS/SCI with Poly
About the company
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 Systems Engineer in Warrenton or Tysons, Virginia.
Responsibilities
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We are seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer (SME) with deep expertise across infrastructure, platforms, and application ecosystems spanning cloud and on-premises environments. This role requires a proven practitioner who can analyze existing (“as is”) systems and applications, document current state architectures, design future-state solutions, and implement systems enhancements or technology transformations end-to-end. The ideal candidate is a technical leader and doer, not just an advisor - someone who can seamlessly collaborate across infrastructure, platform, application, DevSecOps, information systems security, and data teams while maintaining ownership of system reliability, performance, scalability, and security.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience
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Minimum ten (10) years of related systems engineering experience
Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience in all the following areas:
Infrastructure & Platforms
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Enterprise networking (e.g., routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS)
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Storage technologies (e.g., SAN, NAS, object storage)
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Container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
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Linux (Redhat, CentOS) operating systems (administration, hardening, automation)
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IdAM - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) hands-on for AuthN and AuthZ
Cloud & On-Prem Technologies
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Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
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Hybrid and on-prem infrastructure design and integration
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Cloud networking, identity, security, and cost optimization
Data & Application Platforms
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Relational and NoSQL databases - relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis) databases
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Web services, APIs, and middleware
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Software development lifecycle (SDLC) fundamentals
•
Event-based messaging systems (e.g., SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ)
Engineering & Automation
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Infrastructure as Code - Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
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Configuration management and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.)
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CI/CD integration with infrastructure and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, GitOps, ArgoCD)
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Security best practices and systems hardening
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Monitoring & Incident Response: Proficiency with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack, CloudWatch
Architecture & Design
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Ability to create:
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As-is architecture documentation
•
To-be architecture and detailed engineering designs
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Implementation and migration plans
Desired Qualifications:
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Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., logging, metrics, tracing)
•
Zero Trust and modern security architectures
•
Data analytics, AI/ML platform exposure
•
Experience supporting production or mission-critical environments
•
Relevant certifications (e.g., cloud, systems, security, or architecture)
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Knowledge of machine learning platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, SageMaker)
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Familiarity with big data ecosystems (e.g., Hadoop, Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery)
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Strong background in ITIL processes and agile methodologies
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Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator, Kubernetes CKA/CKAD ITIL Foundation
What you can expect from us
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The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $200,000 - 225,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
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Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.
Legal
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.