Information Security Engineer -Automation; Cisco ISE

Job Title: Information Security Engineer - Automation (Cisco ISE)

Location: Charlotte, NC 28262 / Raleigh, NC 27607

Work Type: Onsite Work – Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

Contract Length: 24 Months (W2 only; no C2C)

Visa Sponsorship: Available

Job #: 244435

We are seeking a highly motivated Information Security Engineer to design and implement automation solutions that streamline and enhance management of the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform. This role is ideal for a proactive, self‑directed engineer who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building scalable, secure automation that reduces manual effort and improves operational efficiency.

You will play a key role in developing automation workflows, integrating systems via APIs, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to translate business and security requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions.

• Design, develop, and implement automation workflows to support Cisco ISE configuration, policy updates, and operational tasks
• Build and maintain Python‑based automation scripts and Ansible playbooks aligned with business and security requirements
• Develop application and system integrations using RESTful and/or SOAP APIs, including authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT), data transformation, and error handling
• Create secure, scalable API integrations with internal systems and third‑party services
• Utilize API testing tools such as Postman and Swagger to validate functionality, performance, and security compliance
• Integrate automation solutions with external platforms (e.g., Hashi Corp Vault) for secure credential and secrets management
• Develop custom tooling to simplify administrative processes and reduce manual day‑to‑day operational tasks
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable automation solutions
• Document automation architecture, workflows, and usage guidelines to support maintainability and knowledge transfer
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance automation scripts for reliability, scalability, and performance

• Strong experience managing network infrastructure as code
• Advanced Python development skills
• Proven experience building Ansible playbooks based on business and operational requirements
• Hands‑on experience creating and maintaining technical documentation (automation architecture, READMEs, runbooks)
• Ability to work independently, adapt to evolving requirements, and navigate complex or ambiguous processes with minimal supervision

• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Background in network engineering or network security

• This is a hybrid role requiring 3 full days per week onsite (8 hours per day) at one of the following locations: