Cisco ISE Engineer

Job Title: Cisco ISE Engineer
Experience: 5+ YearsLocation: [India, offshore]Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network access solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cisco ISE, network security, and policy enforcement across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage Cisco ISE solutions for network access control (NAC).
Configure and maintain authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) policies.
Integrate ISE with Active Directory, PKI, and other identity management systems.
Implement 802.1X, posture assessment, and profiling for wired and wireless networks.Troubleshoot and resolve ISE-related issues, including RADIUS and TACACS+.Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, policies, and procedures.Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure compliance with security standards.Perform upgrades, patches, and health checks on ISE appliances.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco ISE in enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of network security protocols (RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X).
Experience with Cisco switches, routers, and wireless controllers.Knowledge of Active Directory, PKI, and certificate management.Familiarity with policy-based access control and endpoint profiling.Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, Cisco ISE Specialist) are a plus.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience with integration of ISE with third-party security tools.
Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles.
Scripting skills for automation (Python, Ansible).