ISE Network Engineer - Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)

Description:Job Title: ISE Network EngineerPlace of Performance: Washington, DC 20392Mandatory Requirements: Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)Experience Level: Mid-Senior-Level (8+ years)About JFL ConsultingWith more than 20 years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Communitys most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients.Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customers unique requirements. Visit www.jflconsulting.comWhat we offer:Free on-site parking in Washington, DC100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependentsFlexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability401(k) with immediate vesting of company contributionGenerous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days, 11 holidays)Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced ISE Network Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network infrastructure, with deep expertise in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) . The ideal candidate will collaborate to design, implement, secure, and automate complex network environments in a DoD environment.Responsibilities:Design, implement, and sustain enterprise network infrastructures supporting high availability and mission operationsServe as a senior technical resource for network troubleshooting, outage resolution, and performance optimizationPerform root-cause analysis on complex network issues and drive permanent fixesConfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routing and switching platformsConfigure, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including policy sets and authentication/authorization workflowsConfigure and support next-generation firewalls, including Juniper SRX and Cisco Firepower platformsSupport firewall rule management, policy validation, and traffic-flow troubleshooting across secured boundariesMaintain accurate technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating proceduresParticipate in planning and implementation of network upgrades and architectural improvementsEnsure compliance with DoD security and configuration standardsRequirements: 8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise or government environmentsStrong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4, routing, switching, and network troubleshootingProven experience with Cisco and/or Juniper network devicesHands-on experience configuring and administering Cisco ISEExperience supporting Juniper SRX firewalls and Cisco Firepower (FMC-managed)Strong understanding of firewall policies, security zones, and traffic inspectionFamiliarity with DoD STIGs and operating in compliance-driven environmentsCCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP certification (active or previously held)DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)Desired SkillsExperience integrating Cisco ISE with 802.1X, TACACS+, or network access control workflowsExposure to advanced firewall features such as IDS/IPS, URL filtering, or application-layer inspectionFamiliarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus)Basic scripting or automation exposure (PowerShell, Ansible, etc.)JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Compensation details: 180000-200000 Yearly SalaryPI61bc8abc4bb4-26289-39866213