Security Consulting Engineer

Cisco

. Lead, monitor, and report on security services engagements for key Cisco customers .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $132,800 - $185,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep technical expertise in Cisco Security Solutions, including Secure Firewall and VPN technologies, while effectively leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver and automate security services. Capable of building trusted advisor relationships with customers and providing continuous support to maximize the value of deployed solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cisco Secure Firewall ExpertiseVPN Technologies ProficiencyCisco AnyConnect and Secure Client ExperienceCCNP Security CertificationCloud Security Knowledge

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Hard Skills

CybersecuritySystems IntegrationNetwork Security SolutionsAutomation FrameworksTCP/IP ProtocolsCisco ISEZero Trust SegmentationCloud SecurityCisco UmbrellaTechnical Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Secure AccessCisco SNACisco Secure WorkloadCisco XDRGenerative AI Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNP SecurityDevNet AssociateCCIE SecurityCISSPSANS GIAC

Industry Keywords

IT ConsultingEnterprise Firewall DeploymentsCloud EnvironmentsOn-Premises EnvironmentsSecurity Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, monitor, and report on security services engagements for key Cisco customers
Interact with customer technical and management personnel
Deliver security solutions independently and by leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Design, document, validate, pilot, deploy, and automate Cisco Security Solutions
Provide continuous support services to help customers realize value from deployed solutions
Provide deep technical expertise on Cisco security technologies and communicate architectural context
Evaluate and present alternative designs to influence outcomes
Troubleshoot, identify root causes, and help customers recover from technical and security issues
Participate in worldwide collaboration within the security practice and across Cisco groups
Support creation and adherence to standards, templates, methodologies, best practices, and delivery frameworks
Build trusted advisor relationships with customers and identify future engagement opportunities
Assist with customer proposals and statements of work by providing scope and effort information
Prepare and execute project workshops
Deliver training sessions enabling customers to realize the value of Cisco Security Solutions
Develop subject matter expertise across cybersecurity and non-security domains

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT consulting, and systems integration with large enterprise entities
Deep technical experience as a subject matter expert in Cisco Secure Firewall / ASA security technologies
Experience building and maintaining enterprise firewall deployments in cloud and on-premises environments
Deep technical experience as a subject matter expert in VPN technologies
Experience building and maintaining enterprise VPN deployments on-premises and in the cloud
Experience with Cisco AnyConnect and Secure Client products
Technical experience with Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Access, and other SASE solutions
Solid technical knowledge in Cisco ISE and TrustSec; hands-on experience preferred
Knowledge of Cloud Security, Network Visibility, and Zero Trust Segmentation solutions
Ability to deliver automation artifacts using common automation frameworks, programming languages, Generative AI systems, and Cisco APIs
Experience preparing, planning, designing, implementing, optimizing, automating, and operating network security solutions
Strong understanding of secure design principles
Detailed understanding of TCP/IP protocols
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor of Science, or equivalent
CCNP Security
Preferred: expertise in Cisco SNA, Secure Workload, Secure Endpoint, DUO, and Cisco XDR
Preferred: experience with routing and switching, infrastructure applications, voice, content networking, wireless, Software Defined Access, and Software Defined WAN
Desired certifications include DevNet Associate, CCIE Security, CISSP, SANS GIAC, and NSA IAM

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees