Network Administrator

Job Role: Network Administrator

Location: Hartford CT

Duration: 12 Months Contract



Job Description

10 yr Network Administrator

Strong Knowledge and hands on experience on Cisco ISE cisco Wireless n ISE

1. Cisco ISE Profession/Expert level certification

2. Cisco certifications such as CCNP Security or CCIE Security to demonstrate expertise in network access control and identity management with Cisco ISE



Role Description:

1. Design and architect scalable Cisco ISE deployments considering factors such as high availability redundancy and performance optimization

2. Develop detailed network diagrams including physical and logical topologies for Cisco ISE deployments

3. Configure Cisco ISE nodes personas (Administration Policy Service and Monitoring) and services (Authentication Authorization and Accounting).

4. Implement identity sources such as Active Directory Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and external RADIUS servers for user authentication

5. Create and customize authentication and authorization policies using Cisco ISE Policy Sets Policy Elements and Policy Conditions

6. Configure Cisco ISE Profiler policies to classify and enforce access controls based on device types and attributes

7. Integrate Cisco ISE with Cisco switches (e.g. Catalyst Nexus) using IEEE 802.1X Cisco TrustSec and Cisco AnyConnect for secure network access

8. Implement Cisco ISE pxGrid integration with thirdparty security products for realtime threat detection and response

9. Troubleshooting skills on Cisco ISE to resolve authentication and authorization issues

10. Implement Cisco ISE Posture Assessment policies to enforce endpoint security compliance with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g. HIPAA PCI DSS).

11. Should be able to configure Cisco ISE Guest Services to provide secure guest access with selfregistration sponsor approval workflows and captive portal authentication.

12. Document Cisco ISE deployment configurations including network device profiles identity stores authentication and authorization policies and posture assessment rules

13. Perform Cisco ISE software upgrades patches and hotfix installation per Cisco recommendations

14. Collaborate with IT security teams to define and implement Cisco ISE ThreatCentric NAC policies for dynamic threat containment and response

15. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements assess risks and provide recommendations for enhancing network security posture with Cisco ISE

16. Network devices configuration administration and troubleshooting skills

17. Deep understanding and troubleshooting skills of TCP/IP Switching & Routing protocols WLAN ISE platform

18. Knowledge and experience in STP VTP HSRP VLAN QoS and other switching technologies

19. Prepare/update HLD & LLD and technical project documentation or presentation

20. Product knowledge: Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) Cisco Router (ISR ASR) Switches Nexus 9K/7K/2K Cisco 6500/4500/3750/2960 Cisco Wireless



GoodToHave

1. Cisco ISE Profession/Expert level certification

2. Cisco certifications such as CCNP Security or CCIE Security to demonstrate expertise in network access control and identity management with Cisco ISE

QOS , HSRP , WLAN , VLAN