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Build Your Future.\nAt Vailexa, we’re not just hiring - we’re building thinkers, creators, and future leaders.\nWe believe in giving people the space to grow, the freedom to think, and the opportunity to create real impact from day one. If you’re someone who wants to learn fast, take ownership, and grow beyond limits, you’ll feel right at home here.\nPosition Overview: This six-month contract role is based in Denver, Colorado. The engineer will assess, clean up, and upgrade an existing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) environment that supports Wi-Fi authentication. The primary focus is ISE configuration, policy, platform health, and upgrade execution. 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