Network Engineer – Network Access Control and Cisco

Job overview

The Network Engineer – Network Access Control and Cisco role is onsite in Herndon, VA. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes the salary as competitive. Emergent Technologies Inc. says the role supports a mission-critical program for a government client and contributes to national security and government initiatives. This subject matter expert role designs and manages secure network access solutions using Cisco technologies. It helps protect enterprise networks by implementing and maintaining access controls, monitoring for threats, and aligning technical solutions with security objectives while providing expert support and mentorship.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and manage network access control solutions using Cisco devices, load balancers, Linux servers, and Cisco appliances
• configure and troubleshoot policies, profiles, and enforcement
• monitor network activity for threats and vulnerabilities
• collaborate on enterprise network security objectives
• evaluate tools and vendors
• provide technical support and mentorship
• keep current with network security practices and emerging NAC technologies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

network engineer

network access control

nac

cisco

network security

cisco ise

linux

python

government client

herndon va

emergent technologies inc

full-time

onsite

16+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental insurance
• paid time off
• health insurance
• opportunity for advancement
• training and development.

Why this role

Requires at least 16 years of relevant network engineering experience and SME-level expertise in network security and NAC. Cisco ISE, security certifications, Linux, Python, and cloud or hybrid-cloud experience are listed as preferred qualifications.

About the employer

Emergent Technologies Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.