System Administrator

Hi Professionals,Hope you are doing well,We are hiring for Sr. Network Engineer/ System Administrator - Raleigh, NC.This is a Direct Client Role.

Job title: Sr. Network Engineer/ System AdministratorLocation: Raleigh, NCDuration: 10 Months of Contract

Job Description:Responsibilities:Administer CISCO ISEConfigure, administer, document custom policies for Network Access ControlsHigh level troubleshooting of network and application issuesAdhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.Working as Network Access Controls (NAC) ISE Engineer in managing, planning, and designing a framework for authenticating and authorizing national clients via various methods: to include dot1x and profiling; and to enforce compliance across remote VPN, wireless, and wired networks.Manage and build Cisco ISE VMWare servers: to include certificate management, licensing, and Integration with 3rd party application servers.Manage Cisco ISE Guest Network environment and users accounts.Assist in the onboarding and introduction of new endpoints onto the network via investigative testing and probing of endpoint attributes, protocols, and behavior; to culminate in the creation and/or assignment of appropriate policy.Utilize Splunk to drive reporting and search for data collected from Cisco ISE.Perform packet captures and TCP dumps to analyze application traffic to troubleshoot issues related.Provide support for ISE related issues, including off-shift and weekend support functions.Utilize ServiceNow application to monitor troubleshoot and track all ISE related tickets.

Required Skills:Cisco ISESecurity device managementTraffic and log analysisStrong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCPKnowledge of TCP, understanding network, protocol, and application traffic flowsAbility to troubleshoot basic network issues including IPv6.Proven ability to multi-taskKnowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available serviceManages time effectively.Creative thinking skillsDetail-oriented personality.Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with co-workers.Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Desired Skills:FirewallsProxySwitches/routers (Juniper Mist/Fortinet/Aruba)Cyber Security SkillsNetwork and Log AnalyticsProficient with application layer protocols – HTTP, SSH, SSL, etc.

Education:A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience.A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual’s degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.