Network Engineer (Network Access Control (Forescout)| Mclean, VA/Richmond, VA and Plano, TX

Network Engineer (Network Access Control (Forescout)

Location: Mclean, VA/Richmond, VA and Plano, TX

Hybrid Location

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain Forescout CounterACT in enterprise environments

Develop NAC policies to control device access based on compliance and posture

Integrate Forescout with other security tools (SIEMs, firewalls, Active Directory, etc)

Preferred Skills

Comprehensive understanding of NAC technology, demonstrate solid technical knowledge of security products in an enterprise environment

Previous experience as a NAC engineer; designing, building and supporting enterprise computing platforms and systems

Demonstrate proficient knowledge of L2 and L3 networks

Solid understanding of Cloud / Virtual Compute platforms and their supporting infrastructure

Solid understanding of High Availability strategies

Familiarity with the concepts of infrastructure as code, test driven development and automated deployment of infrastructure solutions

Scripting and\or automation skills in various languages (such as Python, Ruby, BASH, Powershell, etc.)

Good communicator who is willing to share and teach amongst peers

Willingness to update and contribute to living engineering documentation

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Hands on experience with Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass

Hands on experience with Forescout technologies

Ability to work on high level projects and low level network changes.

Good to have: knowledge on IDS/IPS, Fabric technologies, zero trust, general network concepts and routing protocols

Good to have certifications: AWS, CCNA, CCNP, CNSA, CSAE, CISSP