Security Engineer

Role Summary
This role serves as a Senior Security Consulting Engineer within the security professional services team, acting as a technical expert for critical security infrastructure deployments. The position combines security consulting leadership with hands-on engineering to design, integrate, and validate Cisco security solutions at major customers. Responsibilities include independent delivery leadership for Cisco Security Services work and escalation support for complex issues. The scope covers identity and access security, firewall technologies, and automation practices to deliver secure, scalable network outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer delivery engagements and provide escalation support for large-scale solutions and complex security issues
• Independently deliver Cisco Security Services workstreams, including advisory, integration, and managed services components
• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients to align security policies with business goals and identify future engagement opportunities
• Conduct project workshops and training sessions to ensure customers realize full value from deployed Cisco Security solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Security Architects, Solutions Development, and account teams within customer experience efforts
• Lead planning and design for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) deployments, including MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) integration
• Define complex authentication and authorization policies, including fallback behaviors and Security Group Tags (SGTs)
• Integrate ISE with external applications using OpenAPI and ensure compatibility with newer ISE versions (3.2p6+)
• Oversee testing and validation activities in QA environments to confirm MAB functionality, endpoint profiling, and policy enforcement
• Support automation and engineering enhancements using DevOps methodologies and Java programming, including Cisco Mesh Policy Engine

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Subject Matter Expert in Cisco ISE (Version 3+) with exposure to hardware and virtual platforms
• Strong hands-on expertise in Cisco Secure Firewall and/or ASA security technologies, including building and maintaining enterprise deployments
• Proven DevOps and automation experience, including automation frameworks, Cisco APIs, and Java programming
• Familiarity with Cisco Mesh Policy Engine and the ability to support custom-developed solutions
• Deep networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and infrastructure application integration
• Consulting mindset with the ability to communicate clearly with technical teams and executive stakeholders
• Strong ability to present alternative security designs and influence technical and business outcomes
• Required certifications: CCNA and CCNP Security
• Preferred certifications/experience: CCIE Security, CISSP, ITIL, COBIT5, TOGAF, or equivalent experience
• Must be able to meet all client onboarding requirements to access testing and production infrastructure, including required disclosures and compliance approvals for trading and reporting obligations
• Must be able to work onsite as required by the engagement for a 6-month full-term assignment

Publishing Pay Range: $68.00 - $70.00 Hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.