Cisco Identity Services Engine Administrator

Job Title: Cisco Identity Services Engine Administrator

Location: Hartford, CT

Duration: Contract

Skills Required:

Design and architect scalable Cisco Client deployments, considering factors such as high availability, redundancy, and performance optimization

Develop detailed network diagrams, including physical and logical topologies, for Cisco Client deployments Configure Cisco Client nodes, personas (Administration, Policy Service, and Monitoring), and services (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting).

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

Create and customize authentication and authorization policies using Cisco Client Policy Sets, Policy Elements, and Policy Conditions

Configure Cisco Client Profiler policies to classify and enforce access controls based on device types and attributes

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

Implement Cisco Client pxGrid integration with third-party security products for real-time threat detection and response

Troubleshooting skills on Cisco Client to resolve authentication and authorization issues

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

Should be able to configure Cisco Client Guest Services to provide secure guest access with self-registration, sponsor approval workflows, and captive portal authentication.

Document Cisco Client deployment configurations, including network device profiles, identity stores, authentication and authorization policies, and posture assessment rules

Perform Cisco Client software upgrades, patches, and hotfix installation per Cisco recommendations

Collaborate with IT security teams to define and implement Cisco Client Threat-Centric NAC policies for dynamic threat containment and response

Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess risks, and provide recommendations for enhancing network security posture with Cisco Client

Network devices configuration, administration and troubleshooting skills

Deep understanding and troubleshooting skills of TCP/IP, Switching & Routing protocols, WLAN, Client platform

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

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

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

Good-To-Have

Cisco Client Profession/Expert level certification

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

Cisco Identity Service Engine (Client)

Regards,

Ankur Mohan

Senior Account Manager | Syntricate Technologies Inc.

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