Remote C2C Architect for Cisco ISE & DoD Zero Trust

Zachary Piper Solutions; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary $170,000–$185,000

Comprehensive benefits (Medical,Dental

Vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays, sick-le

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Comply-to-Connect (C2C) Architect to support a major U.S. Coast Guard security modernization program.

This fully remote role (with limited travel) focuses on designing and deploying Cisco ISE solutions that strengthen network access control and align with DoD Zero Trust and C2C requirements. You will lead ISE design, map capabilities to policies, develop high/low level designs, and integrate with SIEMs, NGFWs, EDR/MDM, RMF/ATO documentation, and ITSM

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• IAT Level III certification.
• 7+ years Cisco ISE design/deploy in DoD/federal environments.
• Experience implementing DoD Comply-to-Connect solutions and automated remediation.
• Strong knowledge of 802.1X/EAP-TLS, TrustSec/SGT, pxGrid, REST APIs, Python, DoD PKI/CAC, routing/switching, TACACS+, and wireless integration.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, RMF, ACAS/Tenable.
• Preferred: CCIE Security, CCNP Security, Cisco ISE Specialist, Security+ CE, CISSP, or CASP+.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of Cisco ISE environments with scale and PKI integration.
• Map ISE capabilities to DoD C2C and Zero Trust policies.
• Develop HLDs/LLDs, test plans, runbooks, and documentation.
• Support ISE-based NAC deployment across campus, data center, and wireless networks.
• Integrate ISE with SIEMs, NGFWs, EDR/MDM, Tenable/ACAS, and ITSM tools.
• Contribute to RMF/ATO documentation including SSP inputs and POA&Ms.
• Serve as technical SME for USCG stakeholders and participate in architecture reviews.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

IAT Level III

Cisco ISE design

DoD Comply-to-Connect

802.1X/EAP-TLS

TrustSec/SGT

pxGrid

TACACS+

REST APIs

Python

RMF/STIGs

ACAS/Tenable

SSP/POA&Ms

Security certifications

Education

CCIE Security

CCNP Security

Security+ CE

CISSP

CASP+

Cisco ISE Specialist

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

SIEM Integration

Tenable

AD CS/PKI

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Comply-to-Connect (C2C) Architect to support a major U.S. Coast Guard security modernization program.

This fully remote role (with limited travel) focuses on designing and deploying Cisco ISE solutions that strengthen network access control and align with DoD Zero Trust and C2C requirements. You will lead ISE design, map capabilities to policies, develop high/low level designs, and integrate with SIEMs, NGFWs, EDR/MDM, RMF/ATO documentation, and ITSM