Network Engineer

Cisco ISE Network Security EngineerLocation: Luton (20% onsite / 80% remote)Rate: 60- 65 per hour (Inside IR35)Duration: 6 monthsSecurity Clearance: BPSS required prior to startOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Cisco ISE Network Security Engineer to support the delivery of a unified Network Access Control (NAC) solution across a large enterprise environment. This project will enhance network security, standardise access control, and centralise policy management across multiple UK locations.The successful candidate will play a key role in the deployment, configuration, testing, migration, and go-live activities associated with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) appliances and services. This includes implementing approved low-level designs, migrating existing NAC services, and providing technical leadership throughout the deployment lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the deployment, configuration, and implementation of Cisco ISE solutions across enterprise environments.Implement Network Access Control (NAC) policies, including: 802.1X authenticationMAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)Guest access and onboarding workflowsConfigure and support Cisco ISE hardware appliances across multiple geographically dispersed sites.Integrate Cisco ISE with: Cisco switching and wireless infrastructureFirewallsMicrosoft Entra IDActive DirectoryPerform functional, failover, and acceptance testing.Troubleshoot complex authentication and network access issues during deployment and early-life ..... full job details .....