Cisco Identity Services Engineer Administrator with Security Clearance

Cisco Identity Services Engineer (ISE) Administrator Location: Dahlgren, VA (hybrid remote) Apex is seeking a Cisco Identity Services Engineer (ISE) Administrator to provide Design and Engineering Operation and Maintenance support for ISE systems on the classified and unclassified Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) networks at Dahlgren, VA. As an Cisco ISE Administrator, you will identify endpoints, and enable the creation and enforcement of security and access policies for endpoint devices connected to the company's routers and switches, in order to simplify identity management across diverse devices and applications. Responsibilities
Ability to obtain and or maintain a Secret security clearance (will be brought up to Top Secret)
Configure, implement, and troubleshoot ISE.
Build and analyze ISE rules to comply with client network security policies.
Create policies for unseen network devices in a mixed environment, to include profiling devices, defining Downloadable Access Control Lists (DACL's), and assigning Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) to endpoints.
Implement 802.1x solutions to all "supplicant-enabled" devices via AnyConnect software and Network Access Manager (NAM) profiles using EAP-MSCHAPv2/TLS encryption methods.
Integrate with wired data, wireless infrastructure, and Virtual Private Network (VPN), as well as posture and client provisioning.
Configure and implement TACACS+ policies for network device administration.
Manage firewall and network security systems by establishing and enforcing approved policies
Analyze network security requirements and implement perimeter security changes
Serve as a subject matter expert in coordinating and troubleshooting with customers, other infrastructure support activities and business units
Develop network documentation of security infrastructure
Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning as necessary
Responsible for installing software, applying patches, managing file systems, and monitoring performance of ISE systems
Performs data backups and restoration of managed systems
Assist in the certification and accreditation process for managed systems and networks
Install and deploy of new ISE hardware and software
Review daily logs for managed systems and report on unusual activity
Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) associated with managed systems and applications
Collaborate with IT staff on projects and initiatives
Provide input for a monthly progress and status report Qualifications
Bachelors Degree degree required
ISE certifications: CCNP (SISE) highly desirable
Solid experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switched infrastructure (e.g. CCNA, CCNP Security) and security certifications highly desirable
Experience in network security including: Device Hardening and patching
Experience with Cisco AnyConnect or related supplicants.
Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to assist, maintain and troubleshoot 802.1X EAP-TLS issues
Experience with MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) and 802.1X troubleshooting concepts.
Knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect Modules - (VPN, Posture, NAM)
Diagnose and resolve complex network problems and improve network performance and reliability
Must currently hold a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certifications
Position requires a strong understanding of ISE functions and operations (e.g. endpoint identification, authentication, authorization)
Familiarity with researching communication networks
Must have strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, ability to write clear, concise project reports
Ability to function with minimal instruction or supervision, or as a part of larger team reporting to formal project management Desired Skills
Cisco Access Control System (ACS), specifically with "role-based" TACACS+ commands/profiles
PxGrid, ThreatGrid and Security Group Tags(SGT's) for back-end communication between Cisco Firepower and ISE server
Cisco Prime, MDM, ASA, DNS/DHCP, Network Load-Balancing, and 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless technologies and industry best practices.
Active Directory knowledge(e.g. Organizational Unit(OU) identification, domain "trusts", Domain Name System(DNS), identity resolution) EEO Employer
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