Security Consulting Engineer (Remote)

Cisco•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•$131,100 - $172,100•Remote

About The Position

The Security Consulting Engineer leads and delivers security services engagements for Cisco customers, working with customer technical and management personnel. The role combines hands-on design and implementation of Cisco security solutions with technical leadership across engineering disciplines. It includes ongoing customer support, troubleshooting, security architecture guidance, and collaboration across Cisco’s worldwide security practice and other groups. The engineer also contributes to business development by building trusted-advisor relationships, identifying future engagement opportunities, and helping account teams develop customer proposals and statements of work. The position requires at least seven years of cybersecurity, IT consulting, and systems integration experience with large enterprise organizations, a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent, and CCNP Security certification.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT consulting, and systems integration with large enterprise entities.
Deep subject-matter expertise in Cisco Secure Firewall / ASA technologies and experience building and maintaining enterprise firewall deployments in cloud and on-premises environments.
Deep subject-matter expertise in VPN technologies and experience building and maintaining enterprise VPN deployments on-premises and in the cloud, including Cisco AnyConnect and Secure Client.
Technical experience with Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Access, and other SASE solutions.
Strong technical knowledge of Cisco ISE and TrustSec; hands-on experience is preferred.
Knowledge of cloud security, network visibility, and Zero Trust Segmentation solutions.
Ability to deliver automation artifacts using common automation frameworks, programming languages, Generative AI systems, and Cisco APIs.
Experience preparing, planning, designing, implementing, optimizing, automating, and operating network security solutions.
Strong understanding of secure design principles, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, adaptability, scalability, dependability, and modularity.
Detailed understanding of TCP/IP protocols.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical staff and executives.
Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
CCNP Security certification.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE and TrustSec.
Expertise in multiple Cisco on-premises and cloud-based security technologies, including SNA, Secure Workload, Secure Endpoint, DUO, and Cisco XDR.
Experience with a wide range of infrastructure technologies, such as routing and switching, infrastructure applications, voice, content networking, wireless, Software Defined Access, and Software Defined WAN.
DevNet Associate, CCIE Security, or relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, SANS GIAC, or NSA IAM.

Responsibilities

Lead, monitor, and report on security services engagements at key Cisco customers, interacting with technical and management personnel.
Deliver security solutions independently and lead teams of engineers across multiple technical disciplines.
Design, document, validate, pilot, deploy, and automate Cisco Security Solutions.
Provide continuous support services to help customers realize ongoing value from deployed solutions.
Provide technical expertise in Cisco security technologies and communicate the architectural context of broader security solutions.
Evaluate and present alternative designs and influence outcomes.
Troubleshoot technical and security issues, identify root causes, and help customers recover.
Collaborate worldwide within the security practice and cross-functionally with other Cisco groups.
Support the creation of and adhere to standards, templates, methodologies, best practices, and delivery frameworks.
Build trusted-advisor relationships with customers and identify future engagement opportunities.
Assist in developing customer proposals and statements of work by providing scope and effort information to Account Teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to continued employment and vesting terms.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year and one floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
One paid day off for an employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and four paid personal wellness days.
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year, accrued for full-time employees.
Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time-off program with no defined usage limit, subject to availability and business limitations.
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire and each January 1, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency issues involving family members.
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.