Network Access Control (Forescout Specialist)

Ampcus Inc
McLean, VA, United States
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Active Directory Amazon Web Services Bash Shell Cloud Computing Intrusion Detection Systems Python (Programming Language) Networking Basics Routing Windows PowerShell Ruby Zero Trust Network Access Scripting
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Network Access Control Test-Driven Development (TDD) System Availability Forescout Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Deployment Automation Cisco

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Network Access Control (Forescout Specialist) Location: Mclean, VA Responsibilities

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain Forescout CounterACT in enterprise environments
  • Develop NAC policies to control device access based on compliance and posture
  • Integrate Forescout with other security tools (SIEMs, firewalls, Active Directory, etc.)

Requirements

  • Comprehensive understanding of NAC technology, demonstrate solid technical knowledge of security products in an enterprise environment
  • Previous experience as a NAC engineer; designing, building and supporting enterprise computing platforms and systems
  • Demonstrate proficient knowledge of L2 and L3 networks
  • Solid understanding of Cloud / Virtual Compute platforms and their supporting infrastructure
  • Solid understanding of High Availability strategies
  • Familiarity with the concepts of infrastructure as code, test driven development and automated deployment of infrastructure solutions
  • Scripting and/or automation skills in various languages (such as Python, Ruby, BASH, Powershell, etc.)
  • Good communicator who is willing to share and teach amongst peers
  • Willingness to update and contribute to living engineering documentation
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Hands on experience with Cisco Client or Aruba ClearPass
  • Hands on experience with Forescout technologies
  • Ability to work on high level projects and low level network changes.
  • Good to have: knowledge on IDS/IPS, Fabric technologies, zero trust, general network concepts and routing protocols
  • Good to have certifications: AWS, CCNA, CCNP, CNSA, CSAE, CISSP

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