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Cyber Security Engineer

GDHUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote Cybersecurity Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in cutting-edge NAC solutions, contributing directly to enterprise security and gaining valuable experience with diverse security technologies. If you have a strong background in network security and enjoy collaborating to implement and optimize critical security strategies, you'll thrive in this position. Apply today to leverage your skills and contribute to a leading company!

Quick Overview

Salary
$75 - $85/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
United States
Posted
Yesterday
Active DirectoryPKIPowerShellPythonREST

Job Description

Role Summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for configuring, managing, and optimizing Comply-to-Connect (C2C) and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions within secure enterprise environments. This role focuses on device discovery, classification, posture assessment, policy enforcement, and remediation. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement, validate, and support network access control strategies across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, test, and optimize device discovery, classification, and interrogation processes within NAC environments.
  • Develop, validate, and implement posture checks and automated remediation policies, beginning with controlled pilot groups before broader deployment.
  • Integrate NAC solutions with endpoint security tools, Active Directory, SIEM, ticketing systems, and other enterprise security technologies.
  • Support monitoring activities, analyze policy failures, and tune configurations to improve enforcement accuracy.
  • Support phased enforcement activities and collaborate with network engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and execute rollback procedures when necessary.
  • Identify, categorize, and document exception devices and support applicable exception or waiver processes.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, policies, procedures, and operational runbooks.
  • Support production environments operating under established change control and security processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network security and device compliance.
  • Travel to multiple locations within the continental United States to support deployment and operational activities.

Qualifications

  • 5 to 8 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security, including 2+ years of experience managing NAC policies in production environments.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Hands-on experience administering NAC solutions at enterprise scale using platforms such as Forescout or Cisco ISE.
  • Strong knowledge of 802.1X, MAB, RADIUS, Active Directory/Group Policy, and PKI/certificate-based authentication.
  • Familiarity with security standards and technologies such as STIGs, SCAP, ACAS/Tenable, and endpoint security solutions.
  • Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, or similar technologies.
  • Experience supporting secure production environments with established change control requirements.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to locations within the continental United States.
  • Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.

Publishing Pay Range: $75.00 - $85.00 USD Hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

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