Cisco ISE Expert (L2)

Job Description: Cisco ISE Expert (L2)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Cisco ISE Expert (L2) with 6+ years of experience in network security and identity management to manage and support secure network access solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Cisco ISE deployments, troubleshooting, and integration with enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) configurations, policies, and deployments.
• Implement and maintain network access control solutions using 802.1X, RADIUS, and TACACS+ protocols.
• Perform daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of network access and security issues.
• Integrate Cisco ISE with external systems such as Active Directory and Certificate Authorities.
• Configure guest access, device profiling, posture assessment, and BYOD policies.
• Analyze and respond to security incidents involving network access.
• Assist in ISE software upgrades, patches, and version management.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  
  

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience in network security with 3+ years of direct Cisco ISE administration and support.
• Strong understanding of AAA protocols (RADIUS, TACACS+) and 802.1X configurations.
• Experience integrating ISE with Active Directory and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Hands-on expertise with ISE profiling, posture assessment, and guest access.
• Proficient in troubleshooting network authentication and security issues.
• Good understanding of network protocols, switches, and wireless infrastructure.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Cisco certifications such as CCNP Security, Cisco ISE Specialist, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access).
• Experience with scripting (Python, Ansible) for network automation.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.
  
  

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
  

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