Core4ce Careers

Role Description - Attending planning sessions to understand business and technical requirements. - Recommending cost-effective, technically feasible network solutions that meet initial capacity requirements, provide long-term scalability, and anticipate future growth and performance needs. - Adhering to and following change management policies that facilitate a stable, well-documented network infrastructure that meets organizational requirements. This includes the creation, submission, review, and periodic representation of complex changes in weekly change management meetings. - Documenting projects, support actions, and other administrative artifacts to serve as reference material for fellow engineers and management staff. - Ensuring incidents and service requests adhere to established service level agreements (SLAs). - Pursuing professional development opportunities through certifications, training, or conferences that enhance both technical and non-technical skillsets relevant to their role within the organization. - Submitting written and verbal status reports as requested to management staff. - Demonstrating a solid understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP network models and providing examples. - Supporting and maintaining various network platforms with focus on Cisco (switches and routers), Palo Alto (firewalls), UpLogix (remote console), and F5 (Load Balancing and Packet Broker). - Understanding of BGP, OSPF, and LISP routing technologies. - Demonstrating experience as a Systems Engineer to include network design, documentation, installation, operational support, and configuration of network devices such as servers, routers, switches, workstations, associated software tools, and cabling in a LAN environment. - This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth. Qualifications - Must be able to obtain TS security clearance. - Senior knowledge of networking and systems administration; and the ability to troubleshoot problems. - Experience with TCPDump, Wireshark, and analyzing network traffic. - Knowledge and experience working with Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and associated technologies preferred. - Proven skills in discussing and planning application architecture with cross-functional application, business, technical teams, and third-party vendors. - Should be capable of organizing, tracking, and managing multiple projects and deadlines. - Preferred applicants will also be familiar with government information assurance standards including DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53, IAVAs management, auditing, and accreditation processes. - Preferred: Technical writing skills. - B.A or B.S. in a degree such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology or 7 years related experience. - Minimum of 4 years of experience with F5 or Citrix platforms or minimum of 3 years of experience with Cisco ACS/ISE. - Experience working in a healthcare environment. - 8570 Compliant / CCNA OS cert. Benefits - 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce. - Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development. - Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses. - Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules. - Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing. - Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

Role Description The primary responsibility for the Network / UC SME position is to plan, design, deploy, and continue to support a mission critical project for the Cisco UC Manager and Session Border Controller (SBC) platform. Technologies utilized by the Enterprise UC Network Engineer SME include: - Multiple Switch vendors: Juniper, Ruckus, Aruba, Cisco switches - Palo Alto Firewall, Panorama, and Wireless The position also requires demonstrated competence in LAN/WAN technologies. The UC Network Engineer SME is responsible for the coordination of cross-functional teams in relation to the deployment and support of the physical/virtual network infrastructure, which includes technologies such as VMWare, Linux, Windows Server, physical Servers, and enterprise storage arrays. Responsibilities - Administration Collaboration - Participate in business planning meetings to understand and recommend the best technical, most cost-effective, network solutions that meet initial capacity, long-term scalability and growth, and performance requirements. - Change Control - Adhere and follow all change management policies to ensure that the work is documented and meets the organizational requirements. - Documentation - Document administrative items, projects, and support issues as needed to provide a reference to team members, other teams, and management. - Incident and Request Management - All incidents and requests should adhere to the organizational requirements. - Knowledge Sharing - Share both technical and non-technical knowledge with team members in both formal and informal manners. - Personal Development - Seek ways to develop in areas that are technical in nature and non-technical where relevant. - Project Support and Lead - Serve as a project lead or resource for the Enterprise Network Engineering Team for the deployment of Enterprise level initiatives. - Status Reports - Submit status reports as requested to the team manager and verbally during team meetings. - Network Administration - Design, plan, deploy, upgrade, and provide operational support for an Enterprise deployment of the Cisco UC Manager and SBCs. - UC Network Infrastructure Support - Provide the required network support for the deployment of infrastructure UC architecture, processes, and reports. - UC Network Administration - Perform work associated with UC network administration, including installation and configuration of network infrastructure. - Monitoring and Optimization - Manage and participate in the monitoring, optimization, and diagnosis of currently deployed network systems. - Security - Work closely with the Manager and the Enterprise Security Architecture Team to ensure security initiatives are met. - Technical System Support - Collaborate with the Enterprise Network Engineer Service Leads and the Enterprise Network Architect to implement, configure, and support the Enterprise UC Network Infrastructure. Qualifications - DoD Unified Communications experience - Must be able to obtain TS security clearance - SIP Trunking configuration and troubleshooting including SIP/SIPS(TLS), RTP/SRTP, Codecs, Call Routing, etc. - Session Border Controller experience - Experience designing and transitioning multiple site migrations - Troubleshoot high severity issues as a Tier IV operational UC subject matter expert - 8 Years Technology Experience (Network, Application, Security) - Strong experience with Routing Protocols - In-depth knowledge of Cisco Voice infrastructure, including Voice Gateways - In-depth knowledge of Cisco Call Manager - Good working knowledge of Unity and UCCx - Working knowledge of Cisco Video servers - Proven skills in both verbal and written communication - Technical writing skills - B.A or B.S. in a degree such as Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology or 8 years related experience - Certification in a current or the latest version of an enterprise version of Cisco Administration - 8570 Compliant / CCNA OS cert Benefits - 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce - Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development - Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses - Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules - Opportunity to propose bold innovations through The Forge

Role Description Core4ce LLC, a Data-Minded National Security Partner, is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning (AAIM) Lab and contribute to a data analysis platform supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) mission customers. This is a hands-on engineering role embedded within a small, fast-moving team where you will design, build, and ship production software — not sit behind layers of abstraction. The ideal candidate is a versatile software engineer who is comfortable working across the stack, from cloud infrastructure and containerized services to backend APIs and data pipelines. You should be the kind of engineer who builds things on the side, contributes to open source, and takes ownership of problems end-to-end. You will work closely with government customers and mission partners, so the ability to translate user needs into working software quickly and iteratively is essential. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline - 2–5 years of professional software engineering experience building and shipping production applications - Strong proficiency in one or more high-level languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or equivalent - Hands-on AWS experience including: - Containerized services (ECS, EKS, Fargate, or similar) - Database services (DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora, or similar) - Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK, or similar) - Practical experience building, managing, and deploying Docker containers in production environments - Proficiency with Git including branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative workflows - U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance Requirements - Design, develop, and maintain software components for a data analysis platform supporting DoD/IC customers - Build and optimize backend services, APIs, and data pipelines using Python - Implement containerized microservices architectures using Docker, deploying via AWS ECS and Lambda - Develop and manage database solutions (DynamoDB, RDS/PostgreSQL, or equivalent) for structured and semi-structured data at scale - Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code following modern software engineering best practices - Provision and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation) - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and environment management - Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for production services - Support cloud environments across both commercial AWS and AWS GovCloud as required by program needs - Manage container registries, networking configurations, and security group policies - Work directly with government customers and end users to understand requirements, gather feedback, and iterate on solutions - Participate in agile development cycles including sprint planning, standups, demos, and retrospectives - Deliver working software incrementally, prioritizing user value and mission impact over perfection - Support technical demonstrations, program reviews, and customer engagements as needed - Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Operate as a core contributor within a small, high-tempo engineering team where every team member’s output matters - Conduct and participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning - Contribute to shared tooling, documentation, and internal engineering standards - Support integration with broader AAIM Lab capabilities including AI/ML pipelines, data fusion systems, and analytics tools Benefits - 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce - Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development - Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses - Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules - The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The network engineering trainer will train, either in-person or virtually, Network Security Operations Center (NSOC) personnel on network devices found in the Medical Community of Interest (MedCOI). The trainer will develop training materials and provide instruction on the baseline configurations of MedCOI network devices and amend training materials when needed to incorporate the latest changes, additions, and enhancements to these network devices. The trainer will work closely with NSOC team leads and engineering staff to stay abreast of changes to the architecture and incorporate those changes into the training material. - Deliver virtual and/or on-site user training to the NSOC staff on best practices for managing and maintaining network devices found in the Med-COI. - The government or team lead will assist in determining the curriculum and training schedules. - Determine and analyze training needs for NSOC. - Design, develop and facilitate training sessions for new and existing staff members. - Develop training materials for the MedCOI architecture. - The trainer will leverage existing training materials and documentation to the greatest extent possible. - Develop a training plan and instructional design material. - Ensure training participants complete an evaluation survey designed at the end of the training session and submit the completed surveys to the government lead. Qualifications - 5+ years relevant experience in supporting training of a large network infrastructure. - A strong working knowledge with Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices. - A good understanding of TCP/IP regarding routing and subnetting. - Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations, etc.). - Proven work experience as a Training Manager. - Maintain 8570 compliance (Active Security and OS certifications). - Be a team player that can work under pressure with good written and oral communication skills. - A strong sense of urgency including self-governance on task priority. - Must have an active DoD SSBI/Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and hold a DoD SSBI/Secret Clearance. Requirements - Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP). - Access Control Lists. - Layer 2 Switching. - Spanning Tree. - Packet Analysis. - Cisco Routers (ASR-1006, ISR-4451, and ISR-4331). - Cisco Switches (9300 and 9500). - Palo Alto Firewalls (PA-850, PA-3060, PA-3250, PA-5050, PA-5250, and PA-5260). Benefits - 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce. - Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development. - Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses. - Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules. - Opportunity to propose bold innovations through The Forge.

Operations Support Specialist manages full lifecycle onboarding and offboarding for personnel operating within a secure environment. This role prepares and submits access authorization documentation, coordinates account provisioning, and ensures ongoing compliance with system access requirements. The specialist also serves as a Trusted Agent supporting secure token and credential lifecycle actions, maintains accurate personnel records in project tracking systems, and delivers recurring and ad hoc operational readiness reporting to leadership. Key Responsibilities - Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all required documentation, approvals, and timelines are met in accordance with security and program requirements. - Prepare, validate, and submit System Access Authorization Requests (SAARs) and related access packages, track status through approval and completion. - Coordinate account creation, modification, and deactivation with system administrators and security stakeholders; verify access aligns with role-based requirements and least-privilege principles. - Monitor and maintain personnel access compliance, ensuring users sustain required training, documentation, and eligibility for continued access. - Serve as a Trusted Agent for secure token issuance; support credential/token distribution, user guidance, accountability, and chain-of-custody requirements as applicable. - Provide PKI support, including coordination of credential issuance, renewals, revocations, and reissuance; proactively track and manage credential expiration dates to prevent access interruptions. - Maintain complete and audit ready personnel records in a project tracking system, including contracts, contact information, training status, credential details, access status, and compliance metrics. - Produce and deliver weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly operational reports covering personnel status, credential/access posture, onboarding/offboarding metrics, and overall readiness. - Respond to urgent leadership data calls by rapidly compiling accurate, up-to-date information and providing clear visibility into operational impacts and risk areas. - Coordinate with security, IT, program management, and leadership to resolve access issues, ensure timely actions, and improve process efficiency. *This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth. Required Skills / Qualifications - 5+ years of Demonstrated experience supporting onboarding/offboarding, account provisioning, and access authorization processes in a secure or regulated environment. - Working knowledge of SAAR workflows, identity and access management concepts, and compliance-driven documentation practices. - Experience supporting PKI credentials and secure token lifecycle activities; Trusted Agent experience preferred/required as applicable. - Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records for audits and compliance reporting. - Proficient in project tracking systems (e.g., Jira/ServiceNow/SharePoint or similar) and reporting using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and handle time-sensitive leadership requests with discretion. - Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface professionally with technical teams, security personnel, and leadership. Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting government or DoD programs within controlled access facilities and/or classified environments (as applicable). - Familiarity with common compliance requirements (training, annual renewals, access recertifications) and access governance best practices. - Experience developing process improvements, dashboards, or readiness metrics for operational reporting. - Ability to work within a secure environment and comply with all security policies and procedures. - Secret clearance eligibility Why Work for Us?  Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes. We offer: - 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce - Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development - Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses - Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules - Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.   Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Core4ce is seeking a Technical Writer to develop and maintain clear, accurate documentation supporting DoD technology initiatives. The role involves translating complex information into user guides, reports, and other materials while ensuring consistency through approved templates and visual elements. Write, create, and edit documentation by gathering information from various sources. Produce graphics, screen captures, graphs, charts, and technical diagrams. Format documentation into approved templates to maintain consistency throughout all work products. Participate in reviews with originators and approvers of all technical documentation. Conduct research from various sources to gather data for reports and presentations. Develop knowledge management content for SharePoint in collaboration with other team members. Assess stakeholder needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjust tone and technical terms used to meet those needs. Perform other related duties as assigned. This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Core4ce is seeking a seasoned IT professional with senior-level Windows and Microsoft Azure experience to support enterprise cybersecurity accreditation, identity management, and cloud security engineering efforts across hybrid environments (on-prem, AWS GovCloud, and Azure). This role supports multiple Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) under the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and requires strong technical depth in Windows server platforms, Azure services, identity and access management (IAM), automation/scripting, and security engineering. The successful candidate will bring hands-on engineering expertise, demonstrated leadership in identity management and cloud security design, and experience securing large-scale enterprise environments. Lead security engineering efforts across Azure and hybrid Windows environments Oversee and support cybersecurity accreditation activities for AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure environments Manage and engineer enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including Azure AD / Entra ID, RBAC, conditional access, privileged access, and federation Design and implement secure Windows Server configurations in compliance with DoD STIGs and RMF requirements Support enterprise accreditation compliance across 10,000+ servers, including vulnerability remediation tracking and documentation within DoD systems (eMASS) Develop and implement information security policies and technical safeguards aligned to DoD cybersecurity requirements Engineer automation solutions using scripting tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, etc.) to improve repeatability, compliance, and operational efficiency Support containerized and Kubernetes-based workloads from a security and access control perspective Participate in audits, security reviews, and incident response activities as required Coordinate across infrastructure, platform, and cybersecurity teams to ensure security requirements are fully understood and implemented * This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth. 4–5+ years senior-level experience in Windows Server administration and Microsoft Azure engineering within enterprise environments Demonstrated Identity and Access Management (IAM) experience (Azure AD/Entra ID, AD DS, RBAC, privileged access management, federation, SSO, MFA, conditional access policies) Proven Security Engineering experience in cloud and hybrid environments, including control implementation, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration management Experience supporting DoD RMF processes and ATO lifecycle activities Strong scripting and automation experience (PowerShell required; Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools preferred) Experience with vulnerability management tools and remediation workflows Secret clearance or ability to obtain one Strong written and verbal communication skills Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Azure or Cloud certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-500, SC-300, AWS Security Specialty, etc.) Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+, CEH, etc.) Former military or prior experience supporting DoD programs Experience with Kubernetes and container security Familiarity with VMware vCenter and enterprise virtualization platforms Experience supporting large-scale healthcare or mission-critical environments Why Work for Us? Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes. We offer: 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing. Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

The primary responsibility for the Network / UC SME position is to plan, design, deploy, and continue to support a mission critical project for the Cisco UC Manager and Session Border Controller (SBC) platform. Technologies utilized by the Enterprise UC Network Engineer SME include: Multiple Switch vendors: Juniper, Ruckus, Aruba, Cisco switches Palo Alto Firewall, Panorama, and Wireless Demonstrated competence in LAN/WAN technologies The UC Network Engineer SME is responsible for the coordination of cross-functional teams in relation to the deployment and support of the physical/virtual network infrastructure, which includes technologies such as VMWare, Linux, Windows Server, physical Servers, and enterprise storage arrays. Administration Collaboration - Participate in business planning meetings to understand and recommend the best technical, most cost-effective, network solutions that meet initial capacity, long-term scalability and growth, and performance requirements. Change Control - Adhere and follow all change management policies to ensure that the work is documented and meets the organizational requirements. Documentation - Document administrative items, projects, and support issues as needed to provide a reference to team members, other teams, and management. Incident and Request Management - All incidents and requests should adhere to the organizational requirements, meeting specified SLT and SLA requirements. Knowledge Sharing - Share both technical and non-technical knowledge with team members in both formal and informal manners. Personal Development - Seek ways to develop in areas that are technical in nature and non-technical where relevant to the current role. Project Support and Lead - Serve as a project lead or resource for the Enterprise Network Engineering Team for the deployment of Enterprise level initiatives. Status Reports - Submit status reports as requested to the team manager and verbally during team meetings. Network Administration - Design, plan, deploy, upgrade, and provide operational support for an Enterprise deployment of the Cisco UC Manager and Session Border Controllers. UC Network Infrastructure Support - Provide the required network support for the deployment of infrastructure UC architecture, processes, and reports. UC Network Administration - Perform work associated with UC network administration, including installation and configuration of network infrastructure. Monitoring and Optimization - Manage and participate in the monitoring, optimization, and diagnosis of currently deployed network systems. Security - Work closely with the Manager and the Enterprise Security Architecture Team to ensure security initiatives are met. Technical System Support - Collaborate with the Enterprise Network Engineer Service Leads and the Enterprise Network Architect to implement, configure, and support the Enterprise UC Network Infrastructure.

Provide IP Visio management support to the Naval Information Warfare Command (NIWC) in support of the MHS enclave Infrastructure and Application Transition task under Med-COI. This project includes the large scale technical and logistical coordination of network transition at over 120 military medical sites worldwide. This position requires proven project control skills and attention to details and tasks needed to provide accurate and timely information to our Federal client. This position requires some evening, night and weekend work. Familiarity with DoD terminology, organizational structure and culture. Experience with MS Visio. Recent work experience in project or program management support. Prior relevant experience with MHS or Military Service medical systems. Familiarity with the DoD-MHS Ports and Protocols Services (PPS) and associated process. Experience with large scale deployments and associated logistics, and logistical challenges related to an effort involving changes to networks, application/hosting infrastructure, and application software. Prior experience with projects affecting mission critical applications and operations of sites using these applications. Familiarity with Network IP address management and assignment. Requires large amount of data entry with Excel. This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

As a Network Security Engineer with a focus on cloud technologies, you will lead advanced networking and security engineering initiatives within the Defense Health Agency through the Naval Information Warfare Center's Engineering and Design Section. This role is pivotal in guiding the integration of cloud-based solutions into DHA's expansive network, which encompasses over 500,000 devices. Spearhead the technical aspects of network security projects with an emphasis on cloud solutions, providing direction and support to engineering teams. Design, develop, and implement sophisticated network security architectures that incorporate cloud technologies to solve complex problems within a large-scale network environment. Assess and recommend cloud-based technologies such as SD-WAN, Zero Trust frameworks, and Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) for potential deployment within the DHA enterprise. Lead the evaluation and integration of traditional and cloud-centric networking products, ensuring they meet DHA's strategic and security requirements. Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including white papers and information papers that outline cloud integration strategies, testing protocols, design specifications, and system recommendations. Oversee the design and deployment of cloud-integrated firewall solutions across 240+ clinical locations, achieving significant cost savings and robust security enhancements. Manage and mentor a team of nine personnel, with a focus on building cloud security expertise and aligning project objectives with organizational goals. This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.