Contract Network Engineer: Cisco ISE & Secure Access Lead

VC5 Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm in Texas is seeking a Contract Network Engineer specializing in Cisco networking to lead critical security initiatives. The role involves end-to-end deployment of secure wired network access across a multi-site environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in enterprise routing, switching technologies, and implementing Cisco ISE in large-scale settings. This contract offers an opportunity to impact security upgrades significantly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in enterprise-level routing and switching technologies.
• Demonstrable experience implementing Cisco ISE wired access control.
• Strong practical knowledge of campus security controls and endpoint onboarding troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in creating technical documentation like MOPs and runbooks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of Cisco ISE wired NAC deployment.
• Develop and standardize access switch configurations.
• Integrate the NAC solution with external identity sources.

Skills

Cisco ISE

Routing and switching technologies

RADIUS/AAA

Technical documentation

802.1X

Job description

A tech consulting firm in Texas is seeking a Contract Network Engineer specializing in Cisco networking to lead critical security initiatives. The role involves end-to-end deployment of secure wired network access across a multi-site environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in enterprise routing, switching technologies, and implementing Cisco ISE in large-scale settings. This contract offers an opportunity to impact security upgrades significantly.