Cisco ISE directly supports: Enterprise 802.1X network authentication, Network Access Control (NAC), device posture validation, secure access across corporate and remote environments
High availability validation and failover testing, improved disaster recovery posture, monitoring and telemetry enhancements, reduction of manual operational processes
Implements and supports security solutions and technologies to protect data/assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, destruction, modification, or disruption
Provides project leadership, security oversight, and risk management on security projects
Sets security design guidelines, frameworks, and models
Works to identify new security issues and risks and is involved in developing mitigation plans
Helps identify and document security objectives
Participates in projects that develop new intellectual property
Trains/mentors members of the team
Builds relationships and trust across the organization
Evaluates and recommends new and emerging security products and technologies
Works to develop and interpret security policies and procedures
Supports acquisition and vendor risk assessment due diligence
Leads the building, deployment, and maintenance of security tools utilized by the insider threat program
Proactively seeks solutions to mitigate risk and clearly communicate risks to the appropriate stakeholders.

Typically a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Typically five or more years of relevant experience
Hands‑on experience as a primary technical owner/operator of Cisco ISE, supporting NAC, RADIUS, and TACACS+ in large‑scale enterprise environments (10,000+ users)
Strong network engineering and troubleshooting background across wired and wireless networks, including configuration of Cisco switches and wireless access points
Proven ability to implement and troubleshoot AAA authentication and authorization policies across network devices
Experience integrating identity and access controls with Active Directory and LDAP
Solid Linux system administration experience supporting security and network platforms
Working knowledge of virtualized environments, including VMware vSphere/vCenter
Experience designing and operating enterprise network resiliency, including load balancing, high availability, and failover strategies
Proficiency in log analysis and troubleshooting, including AAA logs and accounting records for auditing and incident response
Strong execution, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable outcomes across cross‑functional teams.

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Senior Info Security Engineer – Cisco ISE

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