Senior Information Security Engineer - Automation

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Job Title: Information Security Engineer- Automation (Cisco ISE)

Location: Charlotte, NC 28262/ Raleigh, NC 27607

Onsite Work

Contract Length: 24+ Months

Pay: 75-80 an hr on W2

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Information Security Engineer to design and implement automation solutions that streamline and enhance management of the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform. This role is ideal for a proactive, self-directed engineer who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building scalable, secure automation that reduces manual effort and improves operational efficiency.

You will play a key role in developing automation workflows, integrating systems via APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business and security requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation workflows to support Cisco ISE configuration, policy updates, and operational tasks
• Build and maintain Python-based automation scripts and Ansible playbooks aligned with business and security requirements
• Develop application and system integrations using RESTful and/or SOAP APIs, including authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT), data transformation, and error handling
• Create secure, scalable API integrations with internal systems and third-party services
• Utilize API testing tools such as Postman and Swagger to validate functionality, performance, and security compliance
• Integrate automation solutions with external platforms (e.g., HashiCorp Vault) for secure credential and secrets management
• Develop custom tooling to simplify administrative processes and reduce manual day-to-day operational tasks
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable automation solutions
• Document automation architecture, workflows, and usage guidelines to support maintainability and knowledge transfer
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance automation scripts for reliability, scalability, and performance

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience managing network infrastructure as code
• Advanced Python development skills
• Proven experience building Ansible playbooks based on business and operational requirements
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining technical documentation (automation architecture, READMEs, runbooks)
• Ability to work independently, adapt to evolving requirements, and navigate complex or ambiguous processes with minimal supervision

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Background in network engineering or network security

Work Location & Schedule

• This is a hybrid role requiring 3 full days per week onsite (8 hours per day) at one of the following locations: