Salary
💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per year
Tech Stack
AzureDNSFirewallsSwitching
About the role
- Perform remote and project-based consulting implementing and supporting Cisco ISE-based networks
- Design and deploy Cisco ISE architecture including PAN, PSN, and Certificate Authority integration
- Configure and test 802.1X wired and wireless authentication on Cisco Catalyst switches and 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers
- Develop and enforce identity-based access policies and posture assessments aligned with Zero Trust principles
- Integrate ISE with directory services (Active Directory, Azure Entra ID) and third-party platforms (Palo Alto, MDM/Intune)
- Conduct discovery, design, and validation workshops with client engineering teams
- Produce High-Level Design (HLD) and As-Built documentation
- Provide knowledge transfer and informal training to clients
- Participate in other client projects providing architecture, deployment, and optimization support across BlueAlly's enterprise customer base
Requirements
- Experience with deploying ISE instances
- Expert level knowledge of 802.1x, RADIUS, EAP-TLS
- In-depth understanding of wired and wireless network access control, posture, and profiling
- Deep understanding of Cisco ISE architecture, optimization, and best practices
- Experience integrating ISE with Palo Alto firewalls or other policy enforcement platforms
- Strong understanding of VLAN design, ACLs, and network segmentation for enterprise networks
- Experience with Layer 2/3 switching and routing fundamentals (Cisco Catalyst platforms preferred)
- Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, AAA, and TACACS+
- Working knowledge of firewall and security zone integration (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD)
- Ability to analyze packet captures and troubleshoot authentication and network connectivity issues end-to-end
- Desirable: experience with Cisco-based wired and wireless infrastructure, Palo Alto SGT/PxGrid integration, Zero Trust frameworks
- Remote and project-based consulting
- Minimal travel (<10%)
- Occasional onsite client visits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Cisco ISE802.1XRADIUSEAP-TLSVLAN designACLsnetwork segmentationLayer 2 switchingLayer 3 routingpacket analysis
Soft skills
consultingknowledge transfertrainingcollaborationcommunication