UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 15 hours ago
Cisco Identity Services Engineer/Administrator
UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Cisco Identity Services Engineer (ISE) Administrator to provide Design and Engineering Operation and Maintenance support for ISE systems on classified and unclassified networks at Dahlgren, VA. The role involves configuring and troubleshooting ISE, implementing security policies, and collaborating with IT staff on various projects.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Configure, implement, and troubleshoot ISE
Build and analyze ISE rules to comply with client network security policies
Create policies for unseen network devices in a mixed environment, to include profiling devices, defining Downloadable Access Control Lists (DACL’s), and assigning Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) to endpoints
Implement 802.1x solutions to all “supplicant-enabled” devices via AnyConnect software and Network Access Manager (NAM) profiles using EAP-MSCHAPv2/TLS encryption methods
Integrate with wired data, wireless infrastructure, and Virtual Private Network (VPN), as well as posture and client provisioning
Configure and implement TACACS+ policies for network device administration
Manage firewall and network security systems by establishing and enforcing approved policies
Analyze network security requirements and implement perimeter security changes
Serve as a subject matter expert in coordinating and troubleshooting with customers, other infrastructure support activities and business units
Develop network documentation of security infrastructure
Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning as necessary
Responsible for installing software, applying patches, managing file systems, and monitoring performance of ISE systems
Performs data backups and restoration of managed systems
Assist in the certification and accreditation process for managed systems and networks
Install and deploy of new ISE hardware and software
Review daily logs for managed systems and report on unusual activity
Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) associated with managed systems and applications
Collaborate with IT staff on projects and initiatives
Provide input for a monthly progress and status report
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree degree required
Diagnose and resolve complex network problems and improve network performance and reliability
Must currently hold a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certifications
Position requires a strong understanding of ISE functions and operations (e.g. endpoint identification, authentication, authorization)
Familiarity with researching communication networks
Must have strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, ability to write clear, concise project reports
Ability to function with minimal instruction or supervision, or as a part of larger team reporting to formal project management
Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level
US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract
Preferred
Ten (10) years of experience in networking, IT, or other related fields preferred
ISE certifications: CCNP (SISE) highly desirable
Solid experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switched infrastructure (e.g. CCNA, CCNP Security) and security certifications highly desirable
Experience in network security including: Device Hardening and patching
Experience with Cisco AnyConnect or related supplicants
Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to assist, maintain and troubleshoot 802.1X EAP-TLS issues
Experience with MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) and 802.1X troubleshooting concepts
Knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect Modules - (VPN, Posture, NAM)
Cisco Access Control System (ACS), specifically with “role-based” TACACS+ commands/profiles
PxGrid, ThreatGrid and Security Group Tags(SGT's) for back-end communication between Cisco Firepower and ISE server
Cisco Prime, MDM, ASA, DNS/DHCP, Network Load-Balancing, and 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless technologies and industry best practices
Active Directory knowledge(e.g. Organizational Unit(OU) identification, domain “trusts”, Domain Name System(DNS), identity resolution)