Network Engineer / RADIUS Security Engineer w/Public Trust - Remote

Job Title: Network Engineer (Security RADIUS Engineer)

Role Type: Contract to Hire

Location: REMOTE position

Clearance: Active Public Trust required

THE HIGH LEVEL

ALTA IT Services has an immediate need for an experienced Network Engineer (Security RADIUS Engineer) interested in a remote opportunity!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Selected candidate will work directly with customer teams to provide advanced engineering services inclusive of both test and real-world environment
• Perform highly complex technical tasks, solve highly complex technical problems or issues concerning customer’s enterprise Cisco infrastructure and it’s interconnections with other vendor’s systems
• Support the management, functionality, and security of customer’s Cisco inventory within the enterprise
• Participate in and support joint discussions with customer stakeholders on their overall software strategy to include the development of operating procedures and support documentation
• Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) engineers will engineer, design, implement and troubleshoot the VA’s RADIUS implementation with a focus on Security across the enterprise in VA owned and leased spaces.
• Projects include enhancements to security, transition to IPv6, automation, design, and configuration planning of new equipment.
• Lead implementations with multiple customer teams to accomplish mission goals.
• Assist with both high-level and low-level design documentations
• Effectively work independently and within a team environment

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Expertise with Cisco security specializing on Palo Alto networks, and Cisco Secure Firewall platforms
• Expertise with designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise level Radius operations.
• Expertise in Automation of deployment, vulnerability remediations, updates and configuration of Radius systems
• Expertise with oversight of a team running a trouble ticket system.
• Demonstrated success using modern DevOps methods and tools including automated testing tools and monitoring tools.
• Expertise in 802.1X based on X.509 Certs Medium Access Control (MAC) Authentication Bypass (MAB) and device profiling

Minimum Education Level - Current CCIE Security Certification

Minimum 15 years’ experience as a networking security engineer spanning multiple locations.

Desirable (not required) locations: Chicago, IL; Sterling, VA; Dallas, TX; San Diego, CA

Public Trust

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Anticipated travel is up to 10%