Akkodis is seeking a Senior Security Consulting Engineer for a contract position. This role involves serving as a technical expert for security infrastructure projects, leading the deployment of Cisco Identity Services Engine solutions, and collaborating with clients to ensure security policies align with business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Leads customer delivery engagements and/or provides escalation support for large scale solutions and complex issues through deep technical expertise
- Build trusted advisor relationships with clients, identifying future engagement opportunities and assisting in the development of proposals and statements of work
- Provide end-to-end services, including advisory, integration, and managed services. Lead project workshops and training sessions to ensure customers realize the full value of client’s Security solutions
- Work within the Customer Experience (CX) organization, collaborating with Security Architects, Solutions Development, and Account Teams to solve critical customer challenges
- Lead the planning phase for MAB deployments, defining scope, identifying non-802.1X endpoint types, and developing High-Level Designs (HLD)
- Define complex authentication and authorization policies (including fallback behaviors and SGTs). Integrate ISE with external applications via OpenAPI and ensure compatibility with newer ISE versions (3.2p6+)
- Maintain and update Solution Design Documents (SDD) in alignment with client-specific Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC) requirements
- Oversee testing scenarios in QA environments to validate MAB functionality, endpoint profiling, and policy enforcement
- Utilize DevOps methodologies and Java programming to support and enhance new solutions, including the client’s Mesh Policy Engine
- Provide deep technical expertise in routing, switching, and Software Defined Access/WAN to ensure seamless integration of security solutions
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Subject Matter Expert in Cisco ISE (Version 3+), including hardware/virtual platforms
- Strong technical expertise in Cisco Secure Firewall / ASA security technologies, including building and maintaining enterprise deployments
- Proven experience with automation frameworks, Cisco APIs, and Java programming
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and infrastructure applications
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical staff and executive stakeholders
- Strong skills in presenting alternative designs and influencing outcomes
- University degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
- Required: CCNA and CCNP Security
- CCIE Security, CISSP, ITIL, COBIT5, TOGAF, or equivalent certifications and/or experience preferred