Security Network Engineer

Description

We are looking for a skilled Security Network Engineer to join our team in Osceola, Arkansas. This long-term contract position requires an individual with extensive Cisco expertise and strong attention to detail to optimize and secure wireless networks in an enterprise environment. The role is fully onsite and focuses on enhancing authentication protocols, access control systems, and identity-based networking solutions.

Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary expert for Cisco ISE, including design, configuration, policy creation, and troubleshooting.
Manage and improve 802.1X protocols, certificate-based authentication methods, and identity integration.
Support and fine-tune Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), Access Points (APs), and wireless network performance.
Integrate Cisco ISE with Active Directory, certificates, and other network infrastructure components.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to wireless access, authentication failures, and network segmentation.
Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
Provide senior-level escalation support for complex wireless and Cisco ISE-related problems.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco ISE, including policy creation, authentication, and authorization.
Proficiency with 802.1X protocols, Cisco ASA, and identity-based networking.
Strong expertise in Cisco Wireless systems such as WLCs, APs, and Meraki.
Experience integrating Cisco ISE with Active Directory and certificates.
Must be willing to work fully onsite.
Background in manufacturing or industrial wireless environments is a plus.
Familiarity with network segmentation and identity-based access systems is preferred.

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