The Principal Network Security Engineer is a combination of a cybersecurity expert, trusted advisor, and technology consultant knowledgeable in all things Security from Users to Applications & Data. An active Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is required. Must be a US Citizen and must currently live within the United States to qualify.
Ideal Background
- Must have demonstratable knowledge of the Cisco Security Solutions (ISE, DNAC, Umbrella, Duo, Secure Workload, Secure Cloud Analytics, Secure Network Analytics, Secure Endpoint, Secure Firewall)
- Experience in multiple areas of service delivery: Assessments, Consulting, Architecture, Engineering, Operations, etc.
- Trusted advisor with ability to build lasting relationships, communicate effectively, and work cross-functionally with diverse global teams.
- Technology thought leader and advisor with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse sets of stakeholders, across multiple disciplines.
- Industry Recognized Expertise: Published Articles, Books, Blog. Security Conference Presenter, Standards bodies work.
- Visible industry thought leader with a demonstrable presence including patents, industry standards, blogs, whitepapers, industry events, etc.
- Role model and motivated learner who actively mentors and sponsors others.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and systematically work toward resolution.
- Utilizes industry best practices, frameworks, methodologies, and techniques in delivery of projects and services.
- Demonstrates ability to translate complex requirements into functional, secure, reliable, and serviceable architectures and solutions.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience with Cybersecurity principles, practices, and tools in a large-scale enterprise environment
- Lead complex enterprise projects working with Key Stake Holders to understand functional requirements and interact with other cross-functional teams to architect, design, develop, test, and deploy.
- Demonstrated recent success in performing work and managing large, complex projects
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, etc.)
- Ability to think strategically and translate strategic goals to tactical objectives
- 2 years of experience in a professional services or consulting firm
- Ability to produce professional client facing technical documentation and presentations
- Certifications (or equivalent knowledge and experience)
- Active CCIE in one or more domains: Security, Enterprise Infrastructure, Enterprise Wireless, Data Center, etc.
- Other Industry Security Certifications: CISSP, SANS, CEH, PCCSE, PCNSE, etc.
- Cloud Certification: current certification or ability to achieve: AWS (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, Security Specialty), Azure, Google, HashiCorp (Consul, Terraform, Vault), etc.