Senior Network Engineer: 802.1X & ISE Expert

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Engineer to support the USPTO network access control infrastructure, specializing in wired and wireless authentication and posture assessment.

You will configure Cisco ISE, manage 802.1X authentication, and collaborate with network and security teams to ensure secure access control. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering and security, focusing on network access control.
• Experience configuring and managing Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine).
• Proficiency with Cisco Secure Client and Microsoft 802.1X supplicants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement network access policies using Cisco Secure Client and Microsoft native supplicants for wired and wireless authentication.
• Test and deploy posture assessment for endpoints to ensure policy compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network access issues related to 802.1X authentication and posture assessment.
• Configure and manage network devices to enforce access control policies.
• Collaborate with network and security teams for seamless NAC integration.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams as needed.

Skills

Access Control

Networking

Network Security

NAC

IT Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Cisco Secure Client

Microsoft native supplicants

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Engineer to support the USPTO network access control infrastructure, specializing in wired and wireless authentication and posture assessment.

You will configure Cisco ISE, manage 802.1X authentication, and collaborate with network and security teams to ensure secure access control. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.