--- title: 'Field Engineer - Junior at Core One' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/field-engineer-junior-core-one-sterling-m3ph7fk0s86g' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Field Engineer - Junior at Core One - **Company:** Core One - **Location:** Sterling, VA - **Posted:** 2026-10-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/coreone/jobs/8885953002 ## Job description Sterling, VA (Washington, DC Metro Area). Frequent travel required, up to 75% during active deployments. Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance! This is a hands-on, entry-to-mid-level field role for someone eager to build their skills in network and systems deployment. The Field Technician supports the deployment, configuration, and sustainment of network and systems infrastructure at customer and program sites across the United States. Working alongside senior Field Engineers and Systems Engineers, you'll gain direct experience in real-world deployments while building toward greater independence on site. The role sits within the Strategic Services Division's Engineering Capabilities Group, reporting to the Deputy Program Manager - Technical. This position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance. This position may require extended on-site assignments of up to 4–6 weeks. ## ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Travel with field teams to customer and program sites nationwide to support installations, deployments, and infrastructure build-outs, including site surveys, rack-and-cable work, and acceptance testing - Assist with configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure according to established program baselines and documented procedures - Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations and servers, including account provisioning, patching, and backup verification, with guidance from senior engineers - Provide on-site and remote end-user support, resolving hardware, software, mobile device, and peripheral issues, and help deploy imaging and endpoint management tools - Apply security baselines to deployed systems, maintain accountability for equipment and sensitive material in transit, and follow established change control procedures - Contribute to as-built documentation, site records, network diagrams, and trip reports, and escalate issues appropriately to senior Field Engineers, Systems Engineers, and program management ## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field preferred - 1+ years of relevant experience in IT support, field operations, help desk, or systems/network administration (military IT experience welcome) - Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching) and basic hands-on experience with network hardware - Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux administration - Strong troubleshooting instincts, willingness to learn, and ability to follow technical procedures accurately - Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations throughout the United States, including extended on-site assignments; valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a passport - Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance ## DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Active Top Secret (TS) clearance - Certifications such as Security+, Network+, A+, or CCNA (or willingness to obtain within a set timeframe) - Exposure to virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) - Experience working in secure, classified, or closed network environments - Familiarity with structured cabling, power distribution, and rack layout practices - Exposure to secure communications or VTC systems ## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, work in equipment rooms and confined spaces, use ladders and hand tools, and remain on foot for extended periods during installation activity. ## SALARY Salary Range: $70,000 – $95,000 The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract. ## SECURITY CLEARANCE Active Secret clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance is required. ## EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. ## __PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT ## __PRESENT ## __PRESENT__PRESENT __PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT ## __PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT ## __PRESENT ## __PRESENT ## About Core One ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Core One delivers analytical, operational, and technical solutions to the most complex national security challenges facing the U.S. government. - **Entity Type**: Private (revenue-funded, no disclosed funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: Sterling, Virginia, USA - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Patrick Moniz (CEO & Co‑founder), Joseph Koo (President & Co‑founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Defense, national security, intelligence, space manufacturing - **Target customers**: U.S. government agencies (DoD, Intelligence Community, Special Operations) - **Mission/purpose**: “Deliver solutions that anticipate and address the most complex challenges facing the U.S. national security community,” helping clients “secure enduring strategic dominance.” ## Products & Services - **Mission Integration**: Fuses intelligence and defense expertise to craft solutions across blurred mission boundaries. - **Intelligence Analysis**: Enables the intelligence community to produce actionable intelligence for threat mitigation. - **Defense Programs**: Partners with the Department of Defense to deliver capabilities that deter aggression and ensure global stability. - **Operational Support**: Provides advisory to the highest levels of the U.S. national security and defense apparatus. - **Training & Logistics**: Designs and conducts over 5,000 exercises, red cells, and test environments; runs advanced special operations training courses. - **Strategic Services**: Advisory, planning, and synchronization support for strategic initiatives. - **Custom Technical Solutions**: Builds and scales secure, scalable technical solutions (30+ unique solutions delivered). - **All-Source Analysis, Cyber Security, Data Science, DevOps, Cloud Architecture**: Various technical service lines deployed across 117 locations worldwide. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Annual Revenue**: ~$27M (as of ~2025, per LinkedIn data) - **Headcount**: 107 employees (37% year‑over‑year growth, +50 people) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed. Key government partners include USSOCOM, DoD, and Intelligence Community agencies. Board member Mac Curtis joined in June 2025. - **Growth Signals**: - Awarded USSOCOM J59 Futures Planning and Synchronization Prime Contract (Jan 2025) - Awarded IC Division contract in Northern Virginia expanding software, data, and DevOps capabilities (Feb 2025) - Acquired Calhoun International (Dec 2024) and Global Research Analytics (Feb 2023) - Active job postings: 86 (monthly +21%, quarterly +19%, yearly +51%) ## Competitive Advantages - **Mission focus**: Deep specialization in U.S. national security with a singular focus on government partners. - **Discretion & trust**: Operates with “utmost discretion” to maintain operational security – a cornerstone of long‑term partner relationships. - **Integrated intelligence‑defense capability**: Bridges intelligence and defense communities, offering seamless support across mission sets. - **Proven scale**: Has rapidly established and scaled operations at 117 CONUS/OCONUS locations. - **Talent pipeline**: Attracts experienced professionals from top defense contractors (e.g., Amentum, PAE, SAIC, GDIT). ## Strategic Focus - Continue geographic and capability expansion through strategic acquisitions and prime contract wins. - Grow technical services (software, data, DevOps, cloud) to complement traditional intelligence and operational support. - Deepen relationships with USSOCOM, IC, and DoD by delivering integrated, forward‑leaning solutions. - Maintain elite training and exercise capabilities to simulate modern threat environments. ## Why Work Here - **Meaningful work**: Employees support critical national security missions that protect the country, with a culture of “relentless dedication.” - **Culture**: Collegial, principled, and mission‑first; described as “highly effective team” that values adaptability, discretion, and integrity. - **Benefits**: - Competitive, market‑based compensation and performance bonuses - 6% 401(k) company match, vested immediately - Health, dental, vision insurance (individual & family) - Paid time off, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave (paid for new parents) - Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and child‑care, tax‑free) - Life & disability insurance at no cost - Training and certification reimbursements - **Career growth**: Individual development plans; roles span Intelligence Analysis, Operations, Corporate, Application Development, Training & Logistics. - **Locations**: Sterling, VA (HQ) and sites across the U.S. and overseas (Philippines). Many roles require TS/SCI clearance and may involve travel. - **Work environment**: Hybrid/office based on mission needs; emphasis on collaboration and focused teamwork. ## Sources 1. [Core One – About](https://www.coreone.com/company) 2. [Core One – Careers](https://www.coreone.com/careers) 3. [Core One – Homepage](https://www.coreone.com/) 4. [Core One – Job Board (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/coreone) 5. [Core One – LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/coreone) ## Other roles at Core One - [Special Security Support Technician: Information Security](https://feeny.ai/job/special-security-support-technician-information-security-core-one-quantico-rqjrmw1krw77) — Quantico, VA - [Lead Systems Administrator](https://feeny.ai/job/lead-systems-administrator-core-one-sterling-1620gvtw8nsq) — Sterling, VA - [Operations Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/operations-associate-core-one-sterling-zzfxz4cnsk48) — Sterling, VA - [IT Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/it-lead-core-one-sterling-2sjddbd3g4vy) — Sterling, VA - [Data Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/data-engineer-core-one-tampa-vzf4s4dkdfmx) — Tampa, FL - [Imagery Intelligence Analyst (Senior) - VA](https://feeny.ai/job/imagery-intelligence-analyst-senior-va-core-one-springfield-sf6s6rx5em7f) — Springfield, VA - [Special Security Support Technician: Information Security](https://feeny.ai/job/special-security-support-technician-information-security-core-one-quantico-9gxdrwk9vakc) — Quantico, VA - [Policy Travel Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/policy-travel-analyst-core-one-tampa-a086ebv2z74s) — Tampa, FL - [Imagery Intelligence Analyst (Senior)](https://feeny.ai/job/imagery-intelligence-analyst-senior-core-one-fort-gordon-81h83zq5rq25) — Fort Gordon, GA - [Geospatial Analyst (Senior)](https://feeny.ai/job/geospatial-analyst-senior-core-one-fort-gordon-5645nvfvb4c4) — Fort Gordon, GA