Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Cisco Security Engineer to implement and support advanced Cisco security solutions for our clients. This role involves hands-on design, configuration, and migration of security systems, with a focus on Cisco’s security technologies. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure secure, effective, and scalable implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and deploy Cisco security solutions including Secure Firewall, Defense Orchestrator, Duo, and the Breach Protection Security Suite.
• Lead project planning activities, including kickoff meetings and ongoing status updates with clients.
• Develop detailed network architecture diagrams and security implementation plans.
• Migrate clients from legacy security systems to modern Cisco-based architectures.
• Configure advanced security features, policies, interfaces, and zones.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot deployed security solutions.
• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions and detailed documentation to customer teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing support for client network infrastructures, with an emphasis on security systems.
• Conduct security assessments, apply patches, and recommend improvements.
• Respond to security incidents and escalations in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving cybersecurity threats and Cisco technologies.
• Contribute to internal documentation and the team knowledge base.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency security incidents (approximately one week every 6–8 weeks).
• Occasional travel (up to 20%) and after-hours work for planned implementations or maintenance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network security engineering, with a strong emphasis on Cisco technologies.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security.
• Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Core.
• At least one of the following specialty certifications:
• Cisco Certified Specialist – Firewall
• Cisco Certified Specialist – Identity Management
• Deep expertise in Cisco Secure Firewall platforms and Threat Defense.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Defense Orchestrator.
• Proficiency in multi-factor authentication, particularly Cisco Duo.
• Familiarity with the Cisco Breach Protection Security Suite.
• Advanced understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VPN, NAT).
• Solid troubleshooting skills, including packet-level analysis.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is preferred.

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