Security Consulting Engineer (Remote)

Cisco•Ann Arbor, MI

7d•Remote

About The Position

The application window is expected to close on: 10/31/2026. This role involves leading, monitoring, and reporting on security services engagements at key Cisco customers, interacting with customer technical and management personnel. The engineer will deliver security solutions independently or by leading a team, and will be responsible for designing, documenting, validating, piloting, deploying, and automating Cisco Security Solutions. Continuous support services will be provided to help customers realize more value from deployed solutions. The role requires deep technical expertise on Cisco security technologies, with the ability to understand and communicate the architectural context and the big picture security solution. The engineer will evaluate and present alternative designs, effectively influencing outcomes, and will troubleshoot, identify root causes, and help customers recover from technical and security issues. Participation and support in worldwide collaboration within the security practice and cross-functionally with other Cisco groups is expected. The role also involves supporting the creation and adherence to standards, templates, methodologies, best practices, and delivery frameworks. Additionally, the engineer will build trusted advisor relationships with customers and identify future engagement opportunities, and assist in the development of customer proposals and statements of work by providing scope and effort information to Account Teams.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT consulting, and systems integration, with large enterprise entities.
Deep technical experience as a subject matter expert in Cisco Secure Firewall / ASA security technologies and experience in building and maintaining enterprise firewall deployments, in both cloud and on-prem environments.
Deep technical experience as a subject matter expert in VPN technologies and experience in building and maintaining enterprise VPN deployments, both on-prem and in the cloud, and with the Cisco AnyConnect and Secure Client products.
Technical experience with Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Access, and other SASE solutions.
Solid technical knowledge in Cisco ISE and TrustSec, with hands-on experience 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 with preparing, planning, designing, implementing, optimizing, automating, and operating network security solutions
Strong understanding of secure design principles such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, adaptability, scalability, dependability, and modularity
Detailed understanding of TCP/IP protocols
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively with technical staff and executives
Bachelor of Science, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

CCNP Security
Expertise in multiple Cisco Security on-premises and cloud-based 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.
Desired certifications: DevNet Associate, CCIE Security, relevant industry certifications (CISSP, SANS GIAC, NSA IAM)

Responsibilities

Lead, monitor, and report on security services engagements at key Cisco customers, interacting with customer technical and management personnel
Deliver security solutions independently as well as through leading a team of engineers across multiple technical disciplines
Design, document, validate, pilot, deploy and automate Cisco Security Solutions
Provide continuous support services to help customer to continuously realize more value from the deployed solutions.
Provide deep technical expertise on Cisco security technologies, while also being able to understand and communicate the architectural context and big picture security solution
Evaluate and present alternative designs, effectively influencing outcomes
Troubleshoot, identify the root cause, and help to recover customers from technical and security issues
Participate and support worldwide collaboration within the security practice and cross-functionally with other Cisco groups
Support the creation and adhere to standards, templates, methodologies, best practices, and delivery frameworks
Build trusted advisor relationships with customers and identify future engagement opportunities
Assist in the development of customer proposals and statements of work providing scope and effort information to Account Teams.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)