Security Consulting Engineer (Remote)
About The Position
The application window is expected to close on: 10/31/2026 Your Impact · 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 Business Development · 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.
Requirements
- 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
- CCNP Security
Nice To Haves
- 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
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses
- performance-based incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
