Network Security Engineer (Cisco ISE)

About the job Network Security Engineer (Cisco ISE)

Strong knowledge of Cisco Security platforms working with clients.

Strong design and implementation ability in one of the following automation techniques: Ansible, Terraform, Python, Salt, Chef, and/or Puppet.

Understanding and experience of other Security platforms within hybrid-cloud environments within AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Design, implement, and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security solutions.

Configure and maintain Panorama for centralized management of Palo Alto firewalls.

Deploy and manage Palo Alto SD-WAN solutions to ensure optimal network performance and security.

Provide ongoing administration and support for Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and SD-WAN.

Train and mentor junior network engineers on Palo Alto and SD-WAN technologies.

Project Skills

Must be familiar with a combination of Cisco's Security platforms (ISE, Secure Firewall, Secure Network/Cloud Analytics, SecureX, Cisco Secure Workload), combined with other industry leading 3rd party security solutions, value proposition, use cases, and ability to drive conversations around requirements and platform application.

Must be knowledgeable of API/3rd party integrations.

Routing topologies in and out of legacy and next-gen networks.

Automation of common tasks and MACD operations with Ansible, Python, or other.

Great communication skills in both face to face and remote formats.

Qualifications:

5 years of network and data center consulting experience.

3 years of architecting or deploying Security platforms.

2 years of experience building Azure or AWS hybrid cloud solutions.

3 years of experience configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.

Strong understanding of Panorama for centralized management.

Experience with SD-WAN technologies.

2 years of experience with common automation tools.

Python, Terraform, Ansible, Octopus Deploy.

Other Preferred Skills

Experience in large enterprise environments, specifically Health Care, Financial, and Manufacturing.

Experience in application and/or DevOps development.

Experience with automation and API development.

Technical Skills:

Technically and verbally demonstrate expert knowledge across the Cisco security stack.

Design and implement on-prem and cloud deployments.

Routing topologies in and out of DCs/Colos/Cloud platforms.

Dual or multi-cloud security design with Cisco Security platforms.

Automation of common tasks and MACD operations with Ansible, Python, or other.

Service Graphs and integration with LB and FW devices.

Consultative Skills.

Outstanding customer focus by driving for results and problem solving.

Great communication skills in both face to face and remote formats.

Customer focus thru credibility, reliability, and interactions.

Composure during challenging times.

Ability to gain a trusted advisor status with every client.

Architectural knowledge across the full Cisco Security stackCisco Secure Workload.

Cisco Secure Firewall (FTD/FMS).

Cisco Secure Network/Cloud Analytics.

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).

Cisco SecureX.

ThousandEYES (bonus).

Cisco DNA Center.

Cisco ACI (bonus).

Cisco Application Dynamics (Bonus).

Cisco Duo.

Cisco Secure Access (AnyConnect).

Cisco Secure Endpoint.Certifications:

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Cisco CCNP/CCDP/CCIE Security.

Additional relevant certifications (CISSP) are a plus.#J-18808-Ljbffr