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SYSTEMS ENGINEER (RDTE-22-0416-F)
Bowhead has an immediate opening for a Cisco ISE Administrator to provide Design and Engineering Operation and Maintenance support for ISE systems on the classified and unclassified Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) networks at Dahlgren, VA. As an ISE Administrator, you will identify endpoints, and enable the creation and enforcement of security and access policies for endpoint devices connected to the company's routers and switches, in order to simplify identity management across diverse devices and applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Configure, implement, and troubleshoot ISE. • Build and analyze ISE rules to comply with client network security policies. • Create policies for unseen network devices in a mixed environment, to include profiling devices, defining Downloadable Access Control Lists (DACL's), and assigning Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) to endpoints. • Implement 802.1x solutions to all "supplicant-enabled" devices via AnyConnect software and Network Access Manager (NAM) profiles using EAP-MSCHAPv2/TLS encryption methods. • Integrate with wired data, wireless infrastructure, and Virtual Private Network (VPN), as well as posture and client provisioning. • Configure and implement TACACS+ policies for network device administration. Manage firewall and network security systems by establishing and enforcing approved policies • Analyze network security requirements and implement perimeter security changes • Serve as a subject matter expert in coordinating and troubleshooting with customers, other infrastructure support activities and business units • Develop network documentation of security infrastructure • Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning as necessary • Responsible for installing software, applying patches, managing file systems, and monitoring performance of ISE systems • Performs data backups and restoration of managed systems • Assist in the certification and accreditation process for managed systems and networks • Install and deploy of new ISE hardware and software • Review daily logs for managed systems and report on unusual activity • Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) associated with managed systems and applications • Collaborate with IT staff on projects and initiatives • Provide input for a monthly progress and status report Qualifications: • ISE certifications: CCNP (SISE) highly desirable • Solid experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switched infrastructure (e.g. CCNA, CCNP Security) and security certifications highly desirable • Experience in network security including: Device Hardening and patching • Experience with Cisco AnyConnect or related supplicants. • Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to assist, maintain and troubleshoot 802.1X EAP-TLS issues • Experience with MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) and 802.1X troubleshooting concepts. • Knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect Modules - (VPN, Posture, NAM) • Diagnose and resolve complex network problems and improve network performance and reliability Requirements In accordance with Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, candidates should be aware that they may be required to have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire. • Prefer a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in a related discipline and prefer a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience • Must currently hold a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certifications • Position requires a strong understanding of ISE functions and operations (e.g. endpoint identification, authentication, authorization) • Ideal candidate will have experience with TCP/IP protocols and the OSI model and how they apply to production systems and networks • Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team Desired Skills • Cisco Access Control System (ACS), specifically with "role-based" TACACS+ commands/profiles • PxGrid, ThreatGrid and Security Group Tags(SGT's) for back-end communication between Cisco Firepower and ISE server • Cisco Prime, MDM, ASA, DNS/DHCP, Network Load-Balancing, and 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless technologies and industry best practices. • Active Directory knowledge(e.g. Organizational Unit(OU) identification, domain "trusts", Domain Name System(DNS), identity resolution) SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/). UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) companies for government contracting. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. Link to Apply: https://rn21.ultipro.com/UKP1001/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?ID=C0E0D199A78F7B44 #LI-JR1