Network Security Engineer - Network Access Control

Bank of America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive

Benefits package

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Network Security Engineer for its Denver area teams to support security engineering efforts, design, develop and implement systems, and report on key metrics. You will partner with cross-functional teams to address complex security challenges across the global network footprint.

The role requires hands-on Cisco ISE/SNA work, 802.1X/MAB experience, and strong threat hunting capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco ISE and Cisco SNA in enterprise environments.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting distributed Cisco ISE deployments (PAN, PSN, MnT nodes).
• Experience with 802.1X authentication (wired and wireless) and MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB).
• Experience with NetFlow/IPFIX analysis, behavioral analytics, East-West traffic visibility, insider threat detection, data exfiltration detection, and threat hunting.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in environment management standards adherence and work with partners to close gaps.
• Contribute to defining and ensuring security requirements are met based on BofA standards and policies.
• Incorporate architecture components including threat models, diagrams, and technology requirements into solution development.
• Utilize network, virtualization, and datacenter technologies to support deployment strategies.
• Work across technology teams to understand and deliver system requirements.
• Build and improve processes supporting system transformation, quality controls, dependency management, and workload management.
• Perform and implement test suites including integration, regression, and performance testing.

Skills

Cisco ISE

Cisco SNA

802.1X

MAB

NetFlow/IPFIX

Threat hunting

Cross-functional collaboration

Enterprise security

Tools

Wireshark

Cisco Catalyst

Nexus

Job description

Company Introduction

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description

The Network Security Engineer is responsible for supporting multiple security engineering efforts to deliver enterprise security capabilities. Key responsibilities include serving as a subject matter expert of security technology, overseeing major engineering milestones including the design, development, and implementation of systems, and reporting on key metrics. Job expectations include executing on engineering initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams, solving complex issues within BofA's global network footprint.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in environment management standards adherence and work with appropriate partners to develop plans to close gaps.
• Contribute to defining and ensuring security requirements are met based on BofA standards and policies.
• Incorporate architecture components including threat models, diagrams, and technology requirements into solution development.
• Utilize network, virtualization, and datacenter technologies to support deployment strategies.
• Work across technology teams to understand and deliver system requirements.
• Build and improve processes supporting system transformation, quality controls, dependency management, and workload management.
• Perform and implement test suites including integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Analyze test reports, identify issues, and triage root causes.
• Document and communicate deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality requirements.
• Adhere to team delivery and release processes and cadence.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Cisco ISE and Cisco SNA in enterprise environments.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting distributed Cisco ISE deployments (PAN, PSN, MnT nodes).
• Experience with 802.1X authentication (wired and wireless) and MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB).
• Experience with NetFlow/IPFIX analysis, behavioral analytics, East‑West traffic visibility, insider threat detection, data exfiltration detection, and threat hunting.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical business owners.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Routing and Switching, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, and RADIUS.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and wireless infrastructure.
• Experience with packet capture and protocol analysis using Wireshark.
• Exposure to Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway (SWG).
• Exposure to proxy policy categories.

Skills

• Influence
• Result Orientation
• Solution Design
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Strategy Development
• Access and Identity Management
• Critical Thinking
• Cyber Security
• Information Systems Management
• Risk Management
• Collaboration
• DevOps Practices
• Financial Management
• Solution Delivery Process
• Test Engineering

Job Information

This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of seven days from the date it was posted.

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Locations

• US - CO - Denver - 1144 15th St - Denver Gis (CO9926)
• US - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K Street NW (DC1842)
• US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)

Pay and Benefits

Pay range $98,400.00 - $160,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible. This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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Corporate Mission

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.

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Global Impact

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Opportunity and Inclusion

Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. We see opportunity and inclusion as our platform for innovation and a key component in our success.

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