Overview
Inabia is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Network Access Control (NAC), enterprise wireless networking, and advanced routing and switching. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting large-scale enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate will also lead network modernization and automation initiatives that align with the organization's evolving security and infrastructure strategy.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco ISE solutions for authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)
- Implement and support NAC policies using 802.1X, MAB, posture assessment, profiling, and guest access
- Integrate Cisco ISE with Active Directory, PKI, MDM, SIEM, and other security platforms
- Troubleshoot complex authentication and authorization issues across wired and wireless networks
- Design, implement, and optimize enterprise wireless networks using Cisco Catalyst and Wireless LAN Controllers
- Configure and troubleshoot WPA2/WPA3, RF optimization, roaming, QoS, and high-density wireless deployments
- Conduct wireless site surveys, capacity planning, and ongoing performance tuning
- Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure including VLANs, STP/RSTP/MST, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and multicast
- Lead network infrastructure projects from initial design through full deployment
- Create and maintain network architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, and technical documentation
- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for critical network outages
- Collaborate with security, systems, cloud, and application teams to support business and technology initiatives
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying Cisco ISE and NAC solutions
- Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst switching and routing platforms
- Extensive experience with enterprise wireless technologies and high-density environments
- Deep understanding of 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, AAA services, DHCP, DNS, and TCP/IP
- Proven experience integrating Cisco ISE with Active Directory and PKI/certificate services
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or CCIE certification
- Experience with Cisco DNA Center and Software Defined Access (SDA) fabric
- Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, or Terraform
- Cloud networking knowledge across Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and modern network security frameworks
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying Cisco ISE and NAC solutions
- Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst switching and routing platforms
- Extensive experience with enterprise wireless technologies and high-density environments
- Deep understanding of 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, AAA services, DHCP, DNS, and TCP/IP
- Experience integrating Cisco ISE with Active Directory and PKI/certificate services
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
- CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or CCIE certification
- Experience with Cisco DNA Center and Software Defined Access fabric
- Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, or Terraform
- Cloud networking knowledge across Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and modern network security frameworks
What We Do
WHO Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redmond, WA. Our Senior Leadership team has more than 137 years of combined experience in the Telecommunications and Software Industry. Inabia is built on family values and close-knit culture. This commitment extends to the relationships we build with both our employees and our business partnerships. As a Minority Certified business, we strive to positively impact society through technology, people, and innovation. WHAT For over a decade, we have been providing powerful IT and business solutions to individuals and businesses alike. Here at Inabia, we believe that our success reflects our clients’ success. HOW We are fortunate to be situated in a city where technology and innovation is not only appreciated; but part of day to day lives. We are a growing company that has adapted and evolved our approach, helping us to exceed the ever-changing needs and requirements of our clients. WHY We are a company that fosters and values relationships, as a result many of our clients have been with us from the start of our journey. We ensure that our partners have access to best-in-class professional support, management consulting and staffing services. We make sure our consultants are carefully screened and selected based on their experience. This process ensures that we meet or exceed the specific needs of our clients.
