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Lead Network Engineer – Cisco ISE​/Firepower

Job in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75215, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Network Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Network Engineer – Cisco ISE / Firepower

Responsibilities

  • Lead secure network engineering and operational support in a highly classified environment
  • Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco ISE for authentication, authorization, accounting, network access control, and policy enforcement
  • Administer and optimize Cisco Firepower and Firepower Management Center (FMC), including policy administration, rule management, and troubleshooting
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, ACLs, VPNs, and segmented architectures
  • Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3, firewall, authentication, and access control issues
  • Support AAA, 802.1X, VPN, RMF, STIG, and secure configuration requirements
  • Develop and maintain network diagrams, implementation plans, SOPs, and technical documentation
  • Partner with cybersecurity, systems administration, and mission teams to deliver secure, resilient infrastructure solutions
  • Support incident response, outage resolution, root cause analysis, and network remediation efforts
  • Recommend improvements to strengthen network performance, security, and reliability
Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required with SAP eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • 8+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise, defense, intelligence, or other highly regulated environments
  • Strong experience with Cisco ISE and Cisco Firepower/FMC
  • Experience supporting AAA, 802.1X, VPN, RMF, and STIG requirements
  • Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT II certification required, e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, subnetting, and segmentation
  • Experience troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networks
  • Ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Certifications and Qualifications
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • DoD 8140/8570 IAT II
  • Security+ CE
  • CySA+
  • SSCP
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