Network Engineer

Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support network operations, firewall policy management, and cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), firewall administration, network access control, and network security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support for network infrastructure and firewall policy services.
• Perform Network Access Control (NAC) governance activities using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Manage and support firewall policies, network security controls, and cloud policy services.
• Participate in network segmentation, application protection, and hardware refresh initiatives to reduce security risks.
• Support application protection and proxy policy management.
• Perform routine maintenance and operational support for network security products and services.
• Troubleshoot network, firewall, and cloud policy issues in collaboration with internal technical teams.
• Conduct testing, validation, and quality assurance for network changes and new process deployments before production release.
• Support network posture management and web-based security portals.
• Collaborate with product owners to resolve technical issues and maintain network security services.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining technical processes related to firewall policies and network access security.
• Follow cybersecurity best practices to maintain a secure and reliable network environment.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate technical issues and resolutions effectively.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Security Architecture, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent professional experience with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity and network security best practices.
• Strong understanding of firewall management and network protocols.
• Functional knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco ISE.
• Experience with network operations, troubleshooting, and security policy management.
• Understanding of Network Access Control (NAC) and network segmentation.
• Experience with testing, validation, and quality assurance before production deployment.
• Strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.

Required Technical Skills:

• Cisco networking technologies
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Firewall management and firewall policy administration
• Network security and cybersecurity
• Network protocols
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Network segmentation and application protection
• Network testing and validation
• Technical troubleshooting and change management

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite contract position in Irving, Texas. The selected candidate must be available to work onsite Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for the duration of the assignment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a network professional with practical experience in Cisco networking, Cisco ISE, firewall policy management, and cybersecurity operations. The candidate should be comfortable troubleshooting technical issues, supporting network security improvements, validating system changes, and collaborating with internal technical teams.

Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume, relevant Cisco ISE and firewall experience, current location, work authorization, availability, and expected hourly pay rate.