Expert Cisco ISE Network Engineer

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Expert Cisco ISE Network Engineer to join our team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Architecting, deploying, and administering enterprise Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) solutions across multi-site mission networks.
• Designing and enforcing 802.1X authentication, posture assessment, profiling, and guest access policies.
• Integrating Cisco ISE with Active Directory, PKI certificate authorities, firewalls, and network access devices.
• Managing TACACS+ and RADIUS protocols to maintain role-based access control and device administration standards.
• Leading software upgrades, patch deployments, performance tuning, and high-availability clustering for ISE deployments.
• Troubleshooting complex tier-3 network access, security posture, and authentication issues across routing and switching fabrics.
• Developing and maintaining detailed network architecture diagrams, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience in network engineering.
  • OR a master’s degree and 5+ or more years of relevant experience
  • OR an associate’s degree and 9+ or more years of relevant experience
  • OR a high school diploma and 11+ or more years of relevant experience
• Proven experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) in an enterprise environment. Strong background in enterprise routing, switching, 802.1X authentication, RADIUS/TACACS+ protocols, and network access control (NAC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE Security or Enterprise) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security).
• Experience integrating Cisco ISE with Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access, or stealthwatch/cyber defense monitoring tools.
• Prior experience supporting U.S. Military Command operations or Department of Defense enterprise network environments.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must hold a current/active top secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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