Comply Connect CISCO ISE Engineer

Comply 2 Connect CISCO ISE Engineer – NTG

NTG is looking for a Comply 2 Connect CISCO ISE Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The Engineer will design, implement, and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) solutions to secure network access and ensure compliance across enterprise environments.

The Comply 2 Connect CISCO ISE Engineer provides expert technical support to the MDA under the IRES contract, collaborating with cybersecurity teams, network administrators, and program stakeholders to enforce access control policies, integrate authentication systems, and optimize security posture. The role requires advanced knowledge of Cisco ISE architecture, network security protocols, and compliance frameworks to support mission‑critical defense systems.

• Provide oversight and support in design, configuration, management and implementation of network environments, including classified and unclassified implementations of Cisco ISE security features and integrations with third‑party systems (McAfee, Tenable, Micro Focus, Windows, RHEL, cloud and remote sites).
• Provide documentation and detailed technical configuration for Comply 2 Connect using Cisco ISE.
• Set up new sites for accessibility to enterprise applications and security connectivity.
• Provide IA and CSSP certificate provisioning and support.
• Identify and resolve hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to posture and profiling environments.
• Manage and report on security compliance with ongoing recommendations for status improvement and optimal efficiency.
• Ensure a stable performance environment for enterprise network applications and systems.
• Proactively research and locate necessary tools and processes to identify troublesome trends as they develop.
• Provide technical assistance and perform problem resolution on all advanced Comply 2 Connect problems including ISE, LAN/WAN connectivity, wireless networks, mobile integration, endpoint access and application response‑time issues.
• Participate in various IT projects intended to continually improve and upgrade the security infrastructure, and provide pro‑active guidance, mentorship, leadership examples, and recommendations to junior team members.
• Assist in endpoint compliance, network security and manage/maintain ISE.
• Identify opportunities for customers to get greater value from the Comply 2 Connect Cisco ISE platform.
• Consistently and cogently address customer needs through astute verbal and written communication skills.
• Identify and rapidly assign tier 2 & 3 support cases as necessary.
• Conduct daily health‑checks on assigned accounts.
• Contribute to and track activity, after action, root‑cause and daily status reports.
• Support after‑hour maintenance window work to keep the Comply 2 Connect application up to date with all patching and updates.
• Be on‑call as required to support MDA mission events.
• Support other projects that improve the overall cybersecurity posture of the MDA as necessary.

• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have 8 or more years of general (full‑time) work experience, or this may be reduced with completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• Must have 5 years of directly related systems engineering experience.
• Must have 2 years of experience with at least one of the following:
  Cisco ISE, cybersecurity tools (McAfee/Trellix, Nessus, Tanium, SIEM, etc.), or Software‑Defined Networking.

• Hands‑on Comply 2 Connect experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco ISE.
• Experience with other cybersecurity tools such as HBSS/ESS, Nessus, ACAS, Tanium, and SIEM.
• Experience in Windows Systems Administration/Engineering.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…