Network Access Control Engineer Senior

General Dynamics • Alexandria, VA

70d • $121,125 - $163,875

About The Position

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Network Access Control Engineer Senior at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Access Control Engineer Senior with specialized knowledge in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Secure Client, and Microsoft native supplicants. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, and management of both wired and wireless network access control and posture assessment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience in network engineering and security, with a focus on network access and control.
• Required Skills: Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Proficiency in using Cisco Secure Client and Microsoft native supplicants for 802.1X authentication.
• Experience with both wired and wireless network authentication and posture assessment.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE or other Cisco and Juniper security certifications) are preferred.
• Experience with other network access control solutions.
• Familiarity with endpoint security and compliance management.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools.
• Experience with Riverbed Profiler and analyzing NetFlow data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control.
• Manage and implement network access policies using Cisco Secure Client and Microsoft native supplicants for both wired and wireless authentication.
• Test and deploy posture assessment for endpoints to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network access issues related to 802.1X authentication and posture assessment.
• Configure and manage network devices to enforce access control policies.
• Work closely with the network and security teams to ensure seamless integration of network access control solutions.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to network access control and security.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401K with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree