Security Consulting Engineer

Cisco

. Lead, monitor, and report on security services engagements at 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, VPN technologies, and automation frameworks. Capable of delivering comprehensive security solutions while building trusted relationships with customers and collaborating cross-functionally.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cisco Secure Firewall / ASA ExpertiseVPN Technologies DeploymentCisco AnyConnect and Secure Client ExperienceAutomation Artifacts DeliveryCCNP Security Certification

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityIT ConsultingSystems IntegrationNetwork Security SolutionsCloud SecurityZero Trust SegmentationTCP/IP ProtocolsCisco ISECisco UmbrellaSASE Solutions

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCustomer Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Secure AccessCisco APIsGenerative AI SystemsAutomation Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNP SecurityDevNet AssociateCCIE SecurityCISSPSANS GIACNSA IAM

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Firewall DeploymentsCloud EnvironmentsOn-Premises EnvironmentsSecurity Services EngagementsBest PracticesDelivery Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, monitor, and report on security services engagements at key Cisco customers
Interact with customer technical and management personnel
Deliver security solutions independently and by leading engineers across multiple technical disciplines
Design, document, validate, pilot, deploy, and automate Cisco Security Solutions
Provide continuous support services to help customers realize more value from deployed solutions
Provide deep technical expertise on Cisco security technologies and communicate architectural context and the broader security solution
Evaluate and present alternative designs and influence outcomes
Troubleshoot, identify root causes, and help customers recover from technical and security issues
Participate in worldwide collaboration within the security practice and cross-functionally with other Cisco groups
Support creation of and adhere 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 to Account Teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT consulting, and systems integration with large enterprise entities
Deep technical expertise in Cisco Secure Firewall / ASA and enterprise firewall deployments in cloud and on-premises environments
Deep technical expertise in VPN technologies and enterprise VPN deployments on-premises and in the cloud
Experience with Cisco AnyConnect and Secure Client
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 including confidentiality, integrity, availability, adaptability, scalability, dependability, and modularity
Detailed understanding of TCP/IP protocols
Strong written and verbal communication skills for communicating with technical staff and executives
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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 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 with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans