Network Access Control Engineer

Job Description : Job Purpose :

The Level 2 Network Security Engineer plays a key operational role in safeguarding the organization’s network infrastructure. This position focuses on the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of network security systems such as firewalls, VPNs, IPS / IDS, and secure gateways. The engineer is responsible for identifying and responding to security incidents, managing rule changes, and supporting secure network design in coordination with Level 3 engineers and security architects.

Key Responsibilities & Duties :

• Access Control & VPNs :

Manage remote access and site-to-site VPNs, including configurations, troubleshooting, and usage auditing. Support NAC and segmentation policies within LAN / WAN environments.

Develop and implement Cisco ISE solutions, including Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) policies, configuring policy sets, network access policies, and integrating ISE with other systems like Active Directory, LDAP, and Certificate Authorities.

Serve as a subject matter expert for all Cisco ISE-related issues. This includes advanced troubleshooting of authentication failures, network access problems, and endpoint misclassifications and analyzing logs and packet captures to identify root causes and provide solutions.

Create and enforce detailed network access policies (e.g., 802.1X, MAC Authentication Bypass, Guest and BYOD policies) to ensure a secure network posture. This also involves defining and managing endpoint profiling and posture assessment rules.

Regularly monitor the performance of the ISE infrastructure, applying patches and software upgrades as needed along with capacity planning and tuning to ensure the system is scalable and reliable.

Integrate Cisco ISE with other security solutions such as firewalls and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to provide a comprehensive security overview.

Ensure alignment with internal security policies and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SAMA, NCA). Assist in compliance reporting and periodic audits.

Skills & Qualifications :

Education & Certifications :

Cisco CCNA (required), CCNP (preferred)

Working Conditions :

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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