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Cloud Destinations LLC.

Network Security Engineer

Cloud Destinations LLC.
Remote Remote $70 - $75/hr Full time Posted 11d ago
Cisco Zta Cybersecurity Tools Identity and Access Management Information Security InfoSec Network Security Sase Sase/ztna Security Security Architecture Security Compliance Security Engineering Solution Architecture Zero Trust Zero Trust Architecture Zero Trust Networking Zero Trust Security
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Job Description

The Network Security Engineer will lead discovery, architecture design, and implementation of Cisco Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) solutions for multiple clients in a remote W2 role. The position focuses on delivering secure network outcomes, configuring Cisco ZTA components, and supporting customer adoption through documentation, training, and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead discovery, architecture design, and implementation of Cisco ZTA solutions for multiple clients across diverse industries and organizational structures.
  • Perform comprehensive security assessments and produce tailored ZTA roadmaps aligned with each client’s business objectives, compliance requirements, and budget constraints.
  • Manage client relationships and act as the primary technical liaison, ensuring communication of project scope, deliverables, timelines, and expectations.
  • Configure, deploy, and validate Cisco ZTA components including SASE, CDO, ISE, Secure Firewall, and DNA Center across customer environments and network topologies.
  • Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and optimization across environments with varying complexity, scale, and technical maturity.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials for customer operations and support teams.
  • Provide on-site and remote training for customer technical teams, security staff, and stakeholders on ZTA concepts, best practices, and platform-specific administration.
  • Support service delivery excellence by meeting project timelines, budget targets, and quality standards while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
  • Mentor junior consultants and architects by sharing technical expertise and project delivery methodologies to strengthen internal capability.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of professional services or consulting experience delivering Cisco network and security solutions to enterprise clients.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multiple Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) design and implementation projects from discovery through completion.
  • Strong familiarity with NIST SP 800-207, with the ability to translate its guidance into Cisco ZTA design and implementation decisions.
  • Advanced proficiency with Cisco ASA, ISE, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Defense Orchestrator (CDO), and Secure Firewall.
  • Expertise in network segmentation, microsegmentation, VPN technologies, and identity-based access control architectures.
  • Cisco CCNP Security or CCNP Enterprise certification (or equivalent).
  • Experience managing client relationships, scoping projects, and delivering against aggressive timelines and budgets.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments with minimal escalation.

Technologies

  • Cisco ZTA and Cisco ZTA components
  • SASE, CDO, ISE, Secure Firewall, DNA Center
  • Cisco ASA
  • NIST SP 800-207
  • VPN technologies
  • Cisco CCNP Security and Cisco CCNP Enterprise
  • Netskope
  • Cisco Secure Access
  • Zscaler

Preferred Qualifications

  • Cisco CCIE Security certification.
  • Experience delivering solutions across multiple customer verticals (financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government, etc.).
  • Expertise with multi-cloud security implementations (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Experience training customer technical teams and producing comprehensive knowledge transfer documentation.
  • Experience with compliance frameworks including PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-207, and related Zero Trust guidelines.
  • Knowledge of API-driven security automation, orchestration platforms, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
  • Track record of thought leadership through industry events, technical publishing, or contributions to open-source security projects.

Role Details

  • Location: Remote
  • Employment Type: W2 only (C2C and C2H not considered)
  • Compensation: USD 70 to 75 per hour
  • Minimum Experience: 5 years

Application Question

Do you have hands-on experience with Cisco Zero Trust combined with at least one of the following platforms: Netskope, Cisco Secure Access, or Zscaler?

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