Job Requirements
Chantilly, VA
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$185,000 - $210,000
Job Description
Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cisco ISE / Network Security) – TS/SCI CI Poly Required
Location: Chantilly, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Required
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with expertise in network security, access control technologies, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to support a highly secure enterprise environment. This position plays a critical role in protecting enterprise infrastructure by implementing and maintaining advanced network access controls, security policies, and cybersecurity solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in network security engineering, Cisco technologies, cybersecurity operations, and enterprise security architecture.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network security solutions.
• Configure, administer, and optimize Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) environments.
• Support Network Access Control (NAC) initiatives and policy enforcement.
• Analyze network traffic and security events to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Support cybersecurity compliance requirements and security engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity teams to implement secure solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security and access control issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Support continuous monitoring, incident response, and security operations activities.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of cybersecurity or network security engineering experience (or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree).
• Hands-on experience administering and supporting Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) technologies and 802.1X authentication.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, and network security principles.
• Experience with firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and enterprise security technologies.
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments and security analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent) or ability to obtain within six months.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiatives.
• Experience with Cisco networking technologies and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with Nessus, Nmap, and vulnerability management programs.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and network segmentation strategies.
• Experience supporting classified environments.
• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or related certifications).
Clearance Requirement
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
Why Apply?
This position offers the opportunity to support advanced cybersecurity and network security initiatives within a mission-focused environment while working with enterprise-scale infrastructure, modern security technologies, and critical national security programs.
Location: Chantilly, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Required
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with expertise in network security, access control technologies, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to support a highly secure enterprise environment. This position plays a critical role in protecting enterprise infrastructure by implementing and maintaining advanced network access controls, security policies, and cybersecurity solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in network security engineering, Cisco technologies, cybersecurity operations, and enterprise security architecture.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network security solutions.
• Configure, administer, and optimize Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) environments.
• Support Network Access Control (NAC) initiatives and policy enforcement.
• Analyze network traffic and security events to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Support cybersecurity compliance requirements and security engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity teams to implement secure solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security and access control issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Support continuous monitoring, incident response, and security operations activities.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of cybersecurity or network security engineering experience (or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree).
• Hands-on experience administering and supporting Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) technologies and 802.1X authentication.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, and network security principles.
• Experience with firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and enterprise security technologies.
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments and security analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent) or ability to obtain within six months.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiatives.
• Experience with Cisco networking technologies and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with Nessus, Nmap, and vulnerability management programs.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and network segmentation strategies.
• Experience supporting classified environments.
• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or related certifications).
Clearance Requirement
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
Why Apply?
This position offers the opportunity to support advanced cybersecurity and network security initiatives within a mission-focused environment while working with enterprise-scale infrastructure, modern security technologies, and critical national security programs.
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