Forescout NAC Deployment Engineer

mecs communications

London, UK

7 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.totaljobs.com

Tech stack

IEEE 802.1X User Authentication Computer Networks Linux VMware ESX Servers JSON Network Security Linux System Administration Routing Network Segmentation Ansible Zero Trust Network Access

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Systems Integration Wireless Networks Extensible Markup Language (XML) Scripting Computer Networking Systems Network Access Control Computer Network Technologies Firewalls (Computer Science) Forescout Deployment Automation Routing & Switching Restful APIs Splunk Api Management Service Stack Vmware

Job description

Key Skills Forescout, Network Access Control, NAC, EyeSight, eyeInspect, eyeControl, eyeExtend, Network Segmentation, 802.1X, RADIUS, MAB, Routing, Switching, Wireless, Firewalls, Ansible, REST API, JSON, XML, Linux, VMware ESXi, Splunk, Enterprise Networking, Zero Trust., @mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract Network Access Control (NAC) Deployment Engineer with proven Forescout implementation experience to support a large-scale enterprise network security transformation programme.

Working within a complex enterprise environment, you will be responsible for deploying, configuring & integrating the Forescout platform to improve network visibility, endpoint security & dynamic network segmentation across wired, wireless & remote infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist engineer with strong Network Access Control, enterprise networking & security integration experience to join a major transformation programme delivering Zero Trust & enterprise security initiatives.

Purpose

Deliver the successful implementation, configuration & integration of the Forescout Network Access Control platform, ensuring secure endpoint authentication, policy enforcement, device visibility & network segmentation across enterprise infrastructure.

Technology Stack

Forescout Platform
EyeSight
eyeInspect
eyeControl
eyeExtend
Network Access Control (NAC)
Dynamic Network Segmentation
Device Discovery & Classification
802.1X Authentication
RADIUS
MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
Routing & Switching
Enterprise Wireless
Network Firewalls
Linux Administration
VMware ESXi
Splunk (SPL)
Ansible
REST APIs
JSON / XML

Core Activity

Deploy & configure enterprise Forescout solutions
Implement NAC, device profiling & network segmentation
Configure 802.1X, RADIUS & MAB authentication
Integrate with routing, switching, wireless & firewalls
Automate deployments using Ansible & REST APIs
Troubleshoot, optimise & support enterprise security environments
Produce technical documentation & handover

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure & optimise the Forescout platform
Implement EyeSight, eyeInspect, eyeControl & eyeExtend capabilities
Configure endpoint authentication using 802.1X, RADIUS & MAB
Deliver dynamic network segmentation & Zero Trust security policies
Integrate Forescout with enterprise network infrastructure
Work closely with Network, Security & Infrastructure teams throughout deployment
Troubleshoot authentication, connectivity & policy enforcement issues
Develop automation scripts & API integrations where appropriate
Support Linux-based Forescout appliances & VMware-hosted environments
Create technical documentation, implementation guides & operational procedures
Ensure all deployments meet security, compliance & operational standards

Deliverables

Successful deployment of the Forescout Network Access Control platform
Secure endpoint authentication across enterprise networks
Dynamic device discovery & classification
Effective network segmentation & policy enforcement
Integration with existing enterprise network infrastructure
Comprehensive technical documentation
Stable operational handover to support teams

Working Environment

Enterprise Network Security Programme
Hybrid Working
Multi-site Enterprise Infrastructure
Large-scale Digital Transformation
Collaborative Network & Security Engineering Teams

Requirements

Must possess strong hands-on experience implementing enterprise Network Access Control solutions, using the Forescout platform. You will combine deep networking knowledge with security engineering expertise & strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, authentication technologies & segmentation.

Essential