Senior Cisco Firepower Engineer

Job Title: Senior Cisco Firepower EngineerLocation: Naperville, IL (onsite preferred; hybrid considered)Duration: 3‑month contract Start Date: Targeting May 1OverviewSeeking a Senior Cisco Firepower Engineer to support testing, validation, and lab engineering efforts within their Naperville, IL lab location. This role requires deep hands-on experience with Cisco Firepower technologies and the ability to support trials, POCs, and documentation efforts. Key ResponsibilitiesConduct trials, lab testing, and proof-of-concept (POC) work using Cisco Firepower solutionsSupport Comcast lab engineering teams with configuration, troubleshooting, and system validationsWork onsite to assist with lab operations and project-driven technical tasksDocument test results, configurations, and engineering proceduresProvide expert-level troubleshooting and analysis of Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC)Collaborate closely with Comcast engineering leadership as direction is provided by the clientTravel occasionally if required (for non-local candidates)Required QualificationsSenior-level experience as a network/security engineerStrong, hands-on expertise with Cisco Firepower (FTD, FMC, IPS/IDS, policy creation, rule tuning, system administration)Deep understanding of firewall technologies, network security, and enterprise networking protocolsExperience in test engineering, lab environments, and POC executionStrong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independentlyAbility to work onsite in Naperville, IL (preferred)Thanks & Regards,Manas YadavRecruiting PartnerHAYS Working for your tomorrow