Job Description
Position: Cisco Identity Services Engine (Client) Network Administrator Location: Hartford, CT (Onsite) Duration: Contract Experience: 10+ Years Job Description Design and architect scalable Cisco Client deployments, considering factors such as high availability, redundancy, and performance optimization Develop detailed network diagrams, including physical and logical topologies, for Cisco Client deployments Configure Cisco Client nodes, personas (Administration, Policy Service, and Monitoring), and services (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting). Implement identity sources such as Active Directory, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), and external RADIUS servers for user authentication Create and customize authentication and authorization policies using Cisco Client Policy Sets, Policy Elements, and Policy Conditions Configure Cisco Client Profiler policies to classify and enforce access controls based on device types and attributes Integrate Cisco Client with Cisco switches (e.g., Catalyst, Nexus) using IEEE 802.1X, Cisco TrustSec, and Cisco AnyConnect for secure network access Implement Cisco Client pxGrid integration with third-party security products for real-time threat detection and response Troubleshooting skills on Cisco Client to resolve authentication and authorization issues Implement Cisco Client Posture Assessment policies to enforce endpoint security compliance with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS). Should be able to configure Cisco Client Guest Services to provide secure guest access with self-registration, sponsor approval workflows, and captive portal authentication. Document Cisco Client deployment configurations, including network device profiles, identity stores, authentication and authorization policies, and posture assessment rules Perform Cisco Client software upgrades