Network Engineer, Lead - Cisco ISE / Firepower
$155,000–$155,000 year
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead secure network engineering and operational support in a highly classified environment by configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Cisco ISE for authentication, authorization, accounting, and policy enforcement. Administer Cisco Firepower and Firepower Management Center, including rule management and troubleshooting. Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure comprising routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, ACLs, and VPNs. Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3, firewall, and access control issues while supporting AAA, 802.1X, and secure configuration requirements. Develop technical documentation and partner with mission teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions. U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility are required. Salary range is $155,000 to $180,000 annually.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship
- Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field, or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- 8+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise, defense, intelligence, or other highly regulated environments
- Strong experience with Cisco ISE and Cisco Firepower/FMC
- Experience supporting AAA, 802.1X, VPN, RMF, and STIG requirements
- Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT II certification, e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, subnetting, and segmentation
- Experience troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networks
- Ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting highly compartmented classified environments
- Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or CCIE
- Experience with network modernization, infrastructure upgrades, or technology refresh efforts
- Experience with incident response, change management, and root cause analysis in classified environments
- Experience supporting virtualized environments such as VMware
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