Network Access Control Engineer Senior

Public Trust: BI Full 6C (T4)

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to manage the network that makes mission success possible. Make an impact by using your skills to deliver “One GDIT Network” for our clients.

Job Description

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Network Access Control Engineer Senior at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Access Control Engineer Senior with specialized knowledge in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Secure Client, and Microsoft native supplicants. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, and management of both wired and wireless network access control and posture assessment.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Network Access Control Engineer Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of a critical federal client. You will play a crucial role in the following:

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control.
• Manage and implement network access policies using Cisco Secure Client and Microsoft native supplicants for both wired and wireless authentication.
• Test and deploy posture assessment for endpoints to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network access issues related to 802.1X authentication and posture assessment.
• Configure and manage network devices to enforce access control policies.
• Work closely with the network and security teams to ensure seamless integration of network access control solutions.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to network access control and security.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Access Control Engineer Senior must have:

● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

● Experience: 5+ years of related experience in network engineer and security, with a focus on network access and control

● Required Skills:

• Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Proficiency in using Cisco Secure Client and Microsoft native supplicants for 802.1X authentication.
• Experience with both wired and wireless network authentication and posture assessment.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

● Preferred Skills:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE or other Cisco and Juniper security certifications) are preferred.
• Experience with other network access control solutions.
• Familiarity with endpoint security and compliance management.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools.
• Experience with Riverbed Profiler and analyzing NetFlow data is a plus.

● Security Clearance Level: Ability to obtain a position of Public Trust

● Location: On customer site in Alexandria, VA

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%