ISE Network Engineer - Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)

Job Title: ISE Network Engineer Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20392 Mandatory Requirements: Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible) Experience Level: Mid-Senior-Level (8+ years) With more than 20 years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients. What we offer Free on-site parking in Washington, DC 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter) Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability 401(k) with immediate vesting of company contribution Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days, 11 holidays) Job Description We are seeking an experienced ISE Network Engineer with 8+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network infrastructure, with deep expertise in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco DNA Center (DNAC). The ideal candidate will collaborate to design, implement, secure, and automate complex network environments in a DoD environment. Responsibilities Design, implement, and sustain enterprise network infrastructures supporting high availability and mission operations Serve as a senior technical resource for network troubleshooting, outage resolution, and performance optimization Perform root‑cause analysis on complex network issues and drive permanent fixes Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routing and switching platforms Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including policy sets and authentication/authorization workflows Configure and support next-generation firewalls, including Juniper SRX and Cisco Firepower platforms Support firewall rule management, policy validation, and traffic‑flow troubleshooting across secured boundaries Maintain accurate technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures Participate in planning and implementation of network upgrades and architectural improvements Ensure compliance with DoD security and configuration standards Requirements 8+ years of hands‑on network engineering experience in enterprise or government environments Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4, routing, switching, and network troubleshooting Proven experience with Cisco and/or Juniper network devices Hands‑on experience configuring and administering Cisco ISE Experience supporting Juniper SRX firewalls and Cisco Firepower (FMC‑managed) Strong understanding of firewall policies, security zones, and traffic inspection Familiarity with DoD STIGs and operating in compliance‑driven environments CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP certification (active or previously held) DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent) Desired Skills Experience integrating Cisco ISE with 802.1X, TACACS+, or network access control workflows Exposure to advanced firewall features such as IDS/IPS, URL filtering, or application‑layer inspection Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus) Basic scripting or automation exposure (PowerShell, Ansible, etc.) Equal Opportunity Employer JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr JFL Consulting LLC