Cisco ISE Engineer Must Have DoD Clearance, CISSP Or CASP+

TEKsystems

12d•$60 - $70•Remote

About The Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess system compliance against NIST and DoD security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs). Lead the design and implementation of CISCO ISE and Centralized AAA solutions to ensure secure and compliant network access control. Configuration and Management: Configure, manage, and maintain NAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and security of the network infrastructure. Policy Development: Develop and enforce NAC policies and procedures in accordance with DoD standards and best practices. Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for NAC-related issues, working closely with network and security teams to resolve incidents. Design and deploy the CISCO ISE and Centralized AAA network architecture in accordance with industry best practices, Army and USACE policies. Conduct thorough analysis of current network infrastructure and recommend enhancements. Implement security controls and policies to regulate access to sensitive data and systems, ensuring least-privilege access is maintained. Serve as a subject matter expert, advising on best practices, emerging threats, and strategic security developments. Work collaboratively with IT, network, and security teams to create a seamless and secure user experience across all company platforms. Stay current with emerging security trends, threats, and best practices, and integrate this knowledge into the organization's security strategy. REQUIRED SKILLS: Proven expertise in CISCO ISE and Centralized AAA platform configuration, management, and integration. Excellent analytical skills. Strong experience in creating, performing, and documenting technology evaluations. Experience with integrating industry best practices for security into the engineering of complex systems. Collaborate openly and frankly with all internal and external partners, such as Government Engineers, Contractor Engineers, Contractor Operations staff, Management, and third-party vendors. Ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Proven expertise in CISCO ISE and Centralized AAA platform configuration, management, and integration.
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong experience in creating, performing, and documenting technology evaluations.
Experience with integrating industry best practices for security into the engineering of complex systems.
Collaborate openly and frankly with all internal and external partners, such as Government Engineers, Contractor Engineers, Contractor Operations staff, Management, and third-party vendors.
Ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications one or more such as CISSP, ISSEP, CISM, CEH, CRISC, CISA, OSCP, CCSP, or GSEC are required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
A minimum of 5+ years of expertise in cybersecurity, with hands-on experience with a focus on vulnerability management and network security.
Prior experience in implementing and managing security solutions in large, complex environments, preferably within the defense or government sectors.

Responsibilities

Assess system compliance against NIST and DoD security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
Lead the design and implementation of CISCO ISE and Centralized AAA solutions to ensure secure and compliant network access control.
Configure, manage, and maintain NAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and security of the network infrastructure.
Develop and enforce NAC policies and procedures in accordance with DoD standards and best practices.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for NAC-related issues, working closely with network and security teams to resolve incidents.
Design and deploy the CISCO ISE and Centralized AAA network architecture in accordance with industry best practices, Army and USACE policies.
Conduct thorough analysis of current network infrastructure and recommend enhancements.
Implement security controls and policies to regulate access to sensitive data and systems, ensuring least-privilege access is maintained.
Serve as a subject matter expert, advising on best practices, emerging threats, and strategic security developments.
Work collaboratively with IT, network, and security teams to create a seamless and secure user experience across all company platforms.
Stay current with emerging security trends, threats, and best practices, and integrate this knowledge into the organization's security strategy.