Senior Technical Consultant - CISCO Security
RemoteFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Senior Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco Secure products leading security architecture design, deployment, and optimization engagements for enterprise and service provider clients. Hands-on engineer and trusted advisor driving strategic security initiatives based on Cisco’s security portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Ability to communicate and execute architecture strategy & approach in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other client stakeholders.
- Ability to implement design architecture objectives that align with client demand & business goals.
- Design and implementation of Cisco security technologies such as Cisco Secure Firewall (FTD/ASA), SecureX, and ISE.
- Develop and maintain Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strategies across hybrid environments.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor, providing security assessments, risk mitigation strategies, and architecture recommendations aligned with customer business objectives.
- Design, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco ISE for 802.1X authentication, TACACS+, and RADIUS.
- Define and enforce security policies, segmentation strategies, and threat prevention techniques.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and documentation for internal teams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budget
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in network security engineering or a related field.
- Expertise Cisco ISE deployments and configurations.
- Strong knowledge of network security protocols, VPNs, firewalls, and identity-based access controls.
- Hands-on experience with Zero Trust architectures and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
- Proficiency in troubleshooting network security issues using packet capture and log analysis tools.
- Previous consulting experience required.
Skills
Required:Cisco ISE deployments and configurationsCisco Secure Firewall (FTD/ASA)SecureXZTNA / SASE802.1X, TACACS+, RADIUS
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents
- Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy
- Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance
- Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling
- Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being
- Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations
- Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership
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