Senior Consulting Engineer – Digital Architecture, Network Security

Aspire Technology Partners

. Design, deploy, migrate, and support Cisco Secure Firewall/FTD and FMC, including policies, IPS, NAT, VPN, high availability, upgrades, and reporting .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeEatontown • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise network security solutions, particularly with Cisco Secure Firewall/FTD, FMC, and ISE. Proficient in integrating security platforms and performing security assessments while ensuring compliance and operational readiness.

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Cisco Secure Firewall/FTD ImplementationCisco ISE SupportEnterprise Network Security SolutionsRouting and Switching TroubleshootingSecurity Assessment and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Network Security DesignCisco Routing and SwitchingPacket Capture AnalysisVLAN ConfigurationNAT and VPN ImplementationTCP/IP and DNS KnowledgeSecurity Policy EnforcementVulnerability RemediationConfiguration Compliance ChecksHigh Availability Solutions

Soft Skills

Independent WorkClear CommunicationCollaboration with TeamsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cisco FMCCisco ISEActive DirectoryPKILogging SystemsCloud Connectivity

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SecurityInfrastructure ConsultingNetwork Access ControlDevice AdministrationIncident Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, migrate, and support Cisco Secure Firewall/FTD and FMC, including policies, IPS, NAT, VPN, high availability, upgrades, and reporting
Implement and support Cisco ISE for 802.1X, MAB, profiling, guest access, device administration, TrustSec, and policy enforcement
Integrate security platforms with Active Directory, PKI, switches, wireless, VPN, endpoint, and logging systems
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching across enterprise environments
Implement secure segmentation and connectivity across campus, branch, data center, wireless, internet edge, and cloud-connected environments
Troubleshoot security and network issues using packet captures, logs, authentication records, routing data, and platform diagnostics
Perform security assessments, rule reviews, lifecycle planning, vulnerability remediation, and configuration compliance checks
Develop design, implementation, and rollback plans, test procedures, as-built documentation, and knowledge-transfer materials
Provide escalation support and contribute to delivery standards, reusable configurations, automation, incident response readiness, and continuous improvement
Partner with architects, engineers, project managers, sales teams, and managed services personnel to translate business and compliance requirements into scalable technical solutions
Support the full engagement lifecycle from discovery and assessment through design, implementation, testing, knowledge transfer, and operational handoff

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of hands-on experience delivering enterprise network security or infrastructure consulting solutions
At least 3 years designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise security solutions
Practical experience supporting Cisco routing and switching environments
Implementation and troubleshooting experience with Cisco Secure Firewall/FTD and FMC, including policies, NAT, VPN, high availability, upgrades, and migrations
Experience implementing or supporting Cisco ISE for network access control, authentication, profiling, guest access, or device administration
Working knowledge of Cisco routing and switching, including VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, inter-VLAN routing, OSPF, BGP, ACLs, and route troubleshooting
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, PKI, RADIUS, TACACS+, VPN technologies, segmentation, and common enterprise security controls
Ability to troubleshoot security and connectivity issues using packet captures, logs, authentication records, routing data, and platform diagnostics
Experience developing implementation plans, rollback plans, test procedures, as-built documentation, and client-facing technical deliverables
Ability to work independently during implementation windows and communicate risks, dependencies, and status clearly
Travel to/from client locations required, including the local tri-state area or occasional overnight accommodations
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities