DOD Secret- Network Engineer -C2C comply to connect CISCO ISE

Associates Systems LLC; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Associates Systems LLC in Indian Head, Maryland is seeking a skilled network security expert to manage Cisco ISE in a DoD environment. This full-time position requires an active or interim secret clearance and strong expertise in zero trust frameworks, along with recent experience in Cisco ISE compliance. Responsibilities include configuring network hardware, providing tier-3 support, and ensuring secure communications across enterprise environments, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active or interim secret DoD clearance required.
• Recent experience with Cisco ISE and compliance is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of network security and DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert for Command and Control network architectures.
• Manage Cisco ISE infrastructure in a DoD environment.
• Utilize Cisco ISE analytics features.
• Document and analyze network records and configurations.

Skills

Cisco ISE experience

Network security understanding

Zero Trust security frameworks

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Cisco SD-Access

Cisco SD-WAN

VMware NSX

Splunk

SCCM

Intune

Job description

Job Overview

Full‑time direct position, multiple openings. Must be on site. Requires DoD active or interim secret clearance. Recent experience with Cisco ISE and compliance to connect is mandatory.

A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or an equivalent technical degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Certifications

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
• CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
• Federal IT Security Professional‑Operator‑NG (FITSP‑O)
• GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for Command and Control (C2C) network architectures and Zero Trust security frameworks, leading the design, implementation, and enforcement of secure, resilient network communications and access controls across enterprise and mission‑critical environments.
• Manage Cisco ISE infrastructure in a DoD environment, including multiple policy sets for wired, wireless, VPN connectivity, dACLs, profiling, NADs, posture conditions and remediations, and support for Radius, TACACS and 802.1x.
• Experience with pxGrid, TrustSec (SGTs), integration with other network infrastructure (firewalls, switches, routers, etc.), Splunk, Config Manager (SCCM), and Intune.
• Utilize Cisco ISE analytics features.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco SD‑Access, SD‑WAN, ACI, VMware NSX, QoS, MPLS VPN, and wireless communications (WiFi/WAP).
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, IPS, and other security devices.
• Deep understanding of L2/L3 network systems and protocols (VLANs, ACLs, trunking, routing, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Radius, TACACS).
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking: AWS (DirectConnect, VPC, TGW, VGW, DGW), Azure (ExpressRoute, VPN, Resource Groups, VNet+GW), and/or Google Cloud (Interconnect, VPC, Cloud Router).
• Document and analyze network records, configuration documentation, and use monitoring tools for analysis.
• Assess current and future network infrastructure needs and propose innovative solutions.
• Test, implement, integrate, and manage network hardware and software.
• Provide Tier‑3 and above technical support and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• DoD clearance active or interim secret required.
• Recent experience with Cisco ISE and compliance to connect.
• Strong knowledge of network security, zero trust frameworks, and DoD environments.