Senior Security Consulting Engineer

  •  Reference Number: 417055
  •  Posted: 11/03/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

Our client is seeking a Senior Security Consulting Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Security Consulting Engineer, you will be part of the Security Professional Services team, supporting major customers by independently leading Cisco Security Services work. The ideal candidate will have a consulting mindset, deep technical security expertise, and the drive to deliver secure, scalable network solutions that align with business goals.

Job Title:Senior Security Consulting Engineer

Location:100% Remote – Must be Located Within the USA

Pay Range: $60-70/hr

What's the Job?

  • Lead customer delivery engagements and/or provide escalation support for large-scale solutions and complex issues using deep technical expertise.
  • Own full lifecycle delivery—advisory, integration, and managed services—by running project workshops and training sessions so customers realize the full value of Cisco Security solutions.
  • Drive Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) deployments with a specific focus on MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) integration, including planning, design, policy definition, and validation.
  • Define complex authentication and authorization policies (including fallback behaviors and SGTs), and integrate ISE with external applications via OpenAPI while ensuring compatibility with newer ISE versions (3.2p6+).
  • Apply DevOps methodologies and Java programming to support automation and enhance solutions (including the Cisco Mesh Policy Engine), while providing deep infrastructure expertise across routing, switching, and Software Defined Access/WAN.

What's Needed?

  • Minimum 7 years of experience as a Subject Matter Expert in Cisco ISE (Version 3+), including hardware/virtual platforms.
  • Strong technical expertise in Cisco Secure Firewall / ASA security technologies, including building and maintaining enterprise deployments.
  • Proven experience with automation frameworks, Cisco APIs, and Java programming, with a willingness to learn and support custom-developed solutions.
  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and infrastructure applications.
  • Required certifications: CCNA and CCNP Security. Preferred: CCIE Security, CISSP, ITIL, COBIT5, TOGAF, or equivalent certifications and/or experience.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to serve as the technical expert for critical security infrastructure projects and influence secure outcomes for high-profile global clients.
  • Ownership of end-to-end delivery—from planning and design through testing and validation—so your work directly impacts customer success.
  • Room to apply advanced security consulting, ISE/MAB deployment leadership, and DevOps automation to real-world network environments.
  • Collaboration with Cisco Customer Experience (CX) teams and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex customer challenges.
  • Remote work setup with a defined assignment term of 6 months (full term).

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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