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Cisco Network Engineer (W2 Position)

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $70.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
Jul 24, 2025
Job Title: Cisco Network Engineer Location: On-site in New Haven, CT (Hybrid after 3-4 months) Note: W2 Only - No C2C or Third-Party Candidates About the Role TEKsystems is seeking a highly capable Cisco Network Engineer to support a strategic infrastructure project focused on optimizing Cisco ISE and SD-Access environments. This role is critical to improving network performance, strengthening access control, and aligning with modern security frameworks. Project Overview This initiative involves a full-scale review and enhancement of an enterprise Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) deployment. The engineer will lead efforts to: * Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks * Improve authentication and authorization workflows * Enhance guest/BYOD onboarding processes * Align access controls with Zero Trust principles * Plan for future upgrades to Cisco ISE 3.x Key Responsibilities * Conduct a comprehensive audit of the ISE/SD-Access environment * Analyze and optimize authentication, authorization, and endpoint profiling * Refine network access policies and TrustSec configurations * Improve guest/BYOD workflows and posture assessment mechanisms * Support Cisco infrastructure including Catalyst switches, routers, and WLCs * Integrate ISE with Active Directory, PKI, and certificate services * Troubleshoot complex network access issues across wired and wireless environments * Document findings, recommendations, and implementation plans * Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless deployment and knowledge transfer * Assist with upgrade planning and migration to Cisco ISE 3.x Required Qualifications * 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Cisco ISE in enterprise environments * Strong knowledge of 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+ * Experience with Cisco TrustSec, endpoint profiling, and posture assessment * Familiarity with guest/BYOD workflows and onboarding strategies * Solid understanding of Layer 2/3 networking: VLANs, ACLs, DHCP, DNS, STP * Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches, routers, and WLCs * Integration experience with Active Directory, certificate services, and authentication protocols * Comfortable working in both CLI and GUI environments Preferred Qualifications * Cisco certifications: CCNP Security, Security Identity Management Specialist, or equivalent * Experience with Cisco ISE 3.x, including upgrade and migration best practices * Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center, AnyConnect, and endpoint visibility tools * Scripting/automation skills using Python, Ansible, or REST APIs * Exposure to Zero Trust architectures and wireless security integration Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.