External Job Posting Title Network Security Identity Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking an experienced Network Security Identity Engineer to join our team in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Location: Wiesbaden, Germany; On-site.

In this role, as the Network Security Identity Engineer, you will be joining and working with the U.S. Army Europe Regional Cyber Center (RCC-E).

You will perform:

• Cisco ISE Platform Management: Design, deploy, configure, and maintain the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) solution across a continent-wide Army Top-Level Architecture (ATLA) network.
• Network Access Control: Implement and enforce 802.1X authentication for wired and wireless users; develop posture-assessment policies and TrustSec segmentation strategies.
• AAA Services Administration: Configure and administer TACACS+ and RADIUS services for device authentication and authorization.
• Systems Integration: Integrate ISE with Active Directory, PKI/certificate authorities, RAVPN, and other technologies
• Operational Support & Troubleshooting: Provide Tier-3 technical support for identity and access incidents; troubleshoot complex authentication/authorization failures.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Use enterprise tools to monitor ISE health, generate detailed security-audit/compliance reports, and deliver operational intelligence to stakeholders.
• Documentation & Change Management: Maintain up-to-date architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures; participate in formal change-control processes.
• Collaboration & Training: Work closely with network operations personnel to resolve anomalies, share best practices, and train junior engineers on ISE essentials.

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: :

TESA Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s and 10+ years’ relevant experience, CASP+ certification, or HS and 12+ years’ relevant experience.

Education & Experience (8140 DCWF Code 441):

• Certifications:

  • DCWF: 441 – B.S. or CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, GCIA, GCED, GCIH, AND ONE of the following:

  • Network Firewall, IDS, F5-CA, F5-CTS, F5-CSE, BCCPA, CCNA, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, Cisco CyberOps Professional.

• Hands-On Expertise:

  • Minimum of 5 years designing and administering Cisco ISE in large-scale environments.

  • Deep understanding of 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, TrustSec, Software-Defined Access.

  • Strong command of Cisco routing/switching, firewalls (ASA/FW-A), remote-access VPNs, IPS/IDS, F5 Big-IP, Blue Coat proxy.

  • Familiarity with PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and AAA integrations.

• Soft Skills & Clearance:

  • Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and communication experience and capabilities.

  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical settings.

  • U.S. citizenship required.

  • Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 – $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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