DOD Secret- Network Engineer -C2C comply to connect CISCO ISE

C2C: (CWF Code (451) - System Administrator \ Advanced)

All qualified resumes will be responded to within 24 hours or less

This is a full-time direct position- Multiple openings

DOD active or interim secret required

All work to be performed on-site

Recent experience with CISCO ISE - comply to connect a must

A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or an equivalent technical degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

IA Certifications accepted :

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security

CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)

Federal IT Security Professional-Operator-NG (FITSP-O)

GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Command and Control (C2C) network architectures and Zero Trust security frameworks, leading the design, implementation, and enforcement of secure, resilient network communications and access controls across enterprise and mission-critical environments.

Managing Cisco ISE infrastructure in a DoD environment to include managing multiple Policy sets for various connectivity (wired, wireless, VPN), dACLs, profiling, managing NADs, creating posture conditions and remediations, supporting Radius, TACACs and 802.1x.

Experience with pxGrid, Trustsec (SGTs), integration with other network infrastructure (FW, switches, routers, etc), integration with Splunk, ConfigManager (SCCM) and intune.

Experience utilizing Cisco ISE analytics features.

Network Implementation: Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-Access, SD-WAN, ACI, VMware NSX, QoS, MPLS VPN, and wireless communications (WiFi/WAP).

Network Security: Proficient in configuring and managing firewalls, VPNs, IPS, and other security devices.

Routing and Switching: Deep understanding of traditional L2/L3 network systems and protocols (e.g., VLANs, ACLs, trunking, routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Radius, TACACS).

Cloud Networking: Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking, including AWS (DirectConnect, VPC, TGW, VGW, DGW), Azure (ExpressRoutes, VPN, Resource Groups, VNet+GW), and/or Google Cloud (Interconnect, VPC, Cloud Router).

Documentation and Analysis: Experience in network records management, configuration documentation, and analysis of network data using monitoring tools.

Strategic Planning: Capability to assess current and future network infrastructure needs and propose innovative solutions.

Testing and Maintenance: Skilled in testing, implementing, integrating, and managing network hardware and software.

Technical Support: Expertise in Tier-3 (and above) network troubleshooting and technical refresh efforts.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.