Lead Network Engineer – Cisco ISE & Firepower (TS/SCI)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Lead Network Engineer in Dallas, TX, to support secure operations in a highly classified environment. The role demands expertise in Cisco ISE, Cisco Firepower, and a strong foundation in enterprise network security.

Your responsibilities will include leading operations, troubleshooting network issues, and maintaining infrastructure. The ideal candidate must have 8+ years of relevant experience, a related degree, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $155,000 to $180,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise or highly regulated environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility required.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT II certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead secure network engineering and operational support in a highly classified environment.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco ISE for network access control.
• Design and maintain secure network infrastructure.

Skills

Cisco ISE

Cisco Firepower

Layer 2/Layer 3 networking

Routing

Switching

VLANs

Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Subnetting

VPN

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Firewalls

Virtual Machines

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Lead Network Engineer in Dallas, TX, to support secure operations in a highly classified environment. The role demands expertise in Cisco ISE, Cisco Firepower, and a strong foundation in enterprise network security.

Your responsibilities will include leading operations, troubleshooting network issues, and maintaining infrastructure. The ideal candidate must have 8+ years of relevant experience, a related degree, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $155,000 to $180,000 based on qualifications.