Senior Security Consulting Engineer

Cisco; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Security Professional Services is seeking a seasoned Security Consulting Engineer to lead engagements for large enterprise customers. You will design, document, implement, and operate Cisco Security Solutions, mentoring engineers and delivering day-1 and day-2 services across cloud and on-prem environments.

Operate within Cisco’s advisory and delivery model, providing automation artifacts, and collaborating with Security Architects, Solutions Development, and Account Teams to uncover

Qualifications

• This is a technical role requiring a minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT consulting, and systems integration, with large enterprise entities.
• Deep technical experience as a subject matter expert in Cisco Secure Firewall / ASA security technologies and experience in building and maintaining enterprise firewall deployments, in both cloud and on-prem environments.
• Deep technical experience as a subject matter expert in VPN technologies and experience in building and maintaining enterprise VPN deployments, both on-prem and in the cloud, and with the Cisco AnyConnect and Secure Client products.
• Technical experience with Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Access, and other SASE solutions.
• Solid technical knowledge in Cisco ISE and TrustSec, with hands‑on experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security, Network Visibility, and Zero Trust Segmentation solutions.
• Ability to deliver automation artifacts using common automation frameworks, programming languages, Generative AI systems and Cisco APIs.
• Experience with preparing, planning, designing, implementing, optimizing, automating, and operating network security solutions
• Strong understanding of secure design principles such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, adaptability, scalability, dependability, and modularity
• Detailed understanding of TCP/IP protocols
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively with technical staff and executives
• Bachelor of Science, or equivalent
• CCNP Security

Responsibilities

• Lead, monitor, and report on security services engagements at key Cisco customers, interacting with customer technical and management personnel
• Deliver security solutions independently as well as through leading a team of engineers across multiple technical disciplines
• Design, document, validate, pilot, deploy and automate Cisco Security Solutions
• Provide continuous support services to help customer to continuously realize more value from the deployed solutions.
• Provide deep technical expertise on Cisco security technologies, while also being able to understand and communicate the architectural context and big picture security solution
• Evaluate and present alternative designs, effectively influencing outcomes
• Troubleshoot, identify the root cause, and help to recover customers from technical and security issues
• Participate and support worldwide collaboration within the security practice and cross-functionally with other Cisco groups
• Support the creation and adhere to standards, templates, methodologies, best practices, and delivery frameworks
• Build trusted advisor relationships with customers and identify future engagement opportunities
• Assist in the development of customer proposals and statements of work providing scope and effort information to Account Teams.

Skills

Security consulting

Team leadership

Network security

Communication skills

Automation basics

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Cisco APIs

Automation frameworks

Cisco Umbrella

Job description

Cisco Security Professional Services is seeking a seasoned Security Consulting Engineer to lead engagements for large enterprise customers. You will design, document, implement, and operate Cisco Security Solutions, mentoring engineers and delivering day-1 and day-2 services across cloud and on-prem environments.

Operate within Cisco’s advisory and delivery model, providing automation artifacts, and collaborating with Security Architects, Solutions Development, and Account Teams to uncover