Top Secret Cisco Identify Services Engineer (ise)/administrator

Top Secret Cisco Identity Services Engineer (ISE)

Insight Global is seeking a Top Secret Cisco Identity Services Engineer (ISE) based in Dahlgren, Virginia. This Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network access solutions across classified and unclassified environments. This role requires a minimum of a high school diploma, an active Top Secret clearance, and IAT Level II certification. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience troubleshooting and configuring routing and switching infrastructure, monitoring ISE performance, and deploying new ISE software and hardware.

Key responsibilities include creating and analyzing ISE regulations to ensure compliance with network security policies, managing network security through patching and device hardening, and supporting the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for managed systems. The position demands expertise in 802.1X troubleshooting principles, PKI for EAP-TLS issues, and deploying 802.1X authentication across supplicant-enabled devices using AnyConnect and Network Access Manager (NAM) with EAP-MSCHAPv2/TLS encryption. Additional skills include handling Cisco Secure Client modules (VPN, Posture, DART), implementing MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB), configuring TACACS+ policies for secure device administration, and developing policies for unidentified network devices such as profiling, VLAN assignment, and DACL definition. The engineer will also ensure seamless integration of wired, wireless, and VPN infrastructure, perform data backups and restorations, assist with network accreditation processes, and act as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and infrastructure support. The salary for this position ranges from $120,000-$140,000, based on experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.