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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ISE Network Engineer - **Company:** Jfl Consulting, Llc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Complex Networks, System Configuration, Networking Hardware, IPv4, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Routing, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, System Availability, Juniper, Nessus, Firepower, TACACS+ Protocol, Firewall Services Module, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/217f1ca3-1052-4981-97f4-fe92c9dff2bc/ise-network-engineer-top-secret-clearance-sci-eligible ## About the Role We 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., * 8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise or government environments * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4, routing, switching, and network troubleshooting * Proven experience with Cisco and/or Juniper network devices * Hands-on experience configuring and administering Cisco ISE * Experience supporting Juniper SRX firewalls and Cisco Firepower (FMC-managed) * Strong understanding of firewall policies, security zones, and traffic inspection * Familiarity with DoD STIGs and operating in compliance-driven environments * CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP certification (active or previously held) * DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent) Desired Skills * Experience integrating Cisco ISE with 802.1X, TACACS+, or network access control workflows * Exposure to advanced firewall features such as IDS/IPS, URL filtering, or application-layer inspection * Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus) * Basic scripting or automation exposure (PowerShell, Ansible, etc.) ## Description * Design, implement, and sustain enterprise network infrastructures supporting high availability and mission operations * Serve as a senior technical resource for network troubleshooting, outage resolution, and performance optimization * Perform root-cause analysis on complex network issues and drive permanent fixes * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routing and switching platforms * Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including policy sets and authentication/authorization workflows * Configure and support next-generation firewalls, including Juniper SRX and Cisco Firepower platforms * Support firewall rule management, policy validation, and traffic-flow troubleshooting across secured boundaries * Maintain accurate technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures * Participate in planning and implementation of network upgrades and architectural improvements * Ensure compliance with DoD security and configuration standards ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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