Network Access control

Role Purpose:

• Provide Business-as-Usual (BAU) support for the Network Assets Access Control team, focused on Network Access Control (NAC) operations.
• This role supplements existing resources who are currently engaged in project work and ensures consistent enforcement of network access policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day NAC operations for the Network Assets Access Control team.
• Monitor and manage NAC policies and access decisions across the enterprise network.
• Work with 802.1X authentication on switchports to:
• Authenticate known devices before they join the network.
• Enforce blocking or restricted access for unknown/unauthorized devices.
• Perform routine NAC tasks within a defined and limited scope, following established processes and runbooks.
• Collaborate closely with the NAC lead (Nilesh) and other network/security engineers to troubleshoot and resolve NAC-related issues.
• Participate in knowledge transfer and cross-training sessions to ramp up quickly on client-specific processes and tools.
• Provide input and feedback on NAC configurations, rules, and exception handling as needed.

Required Technical Skills

• Core NAC experience (1–3 years hands-on) with at least one enterprise NAC platform:
• Preferred: Forescout
• Also acceptable: Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, or other comparable NAC solutions.
• Solid understanding of:
• Network Access Control concepts
• 802.1X authentication and authorization flows
• Switchport-level authentication and enforcement (allow/block devices).
• General networking fundamentals:
• VLANs, basic switching concepts, and network device connectivity.
• Familiarity with enterprise network environments and standard operational practices.

Experience & Level

• Profile: Junior-level network/security engineer with strong NAC exposure.
• Experience:
• ~1–3 years of hands-on experience working with NAC products.
• NAC can have been part of a broader network engineer role (does not have to be 100% NAC historically), but practical, hands-on NAC experience is mandatory.
• Experience working in a global or large enterprise environment is a plus.

Soft Skills & Behaviors

• Coachability: Open to feedback, willing to learn client-specific tools and processes quickly.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with leads and stakeholders in the US and offshore.
• Ability to operate in a focused, specialized role (primarily NAC, not a generalist-only position).
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate (e.g., whiteboarding sessions, quick consults with NAC lead).

Engagement Details

· Start target: Within 30 days, subject to background checks.

· Duration: Through end of the current year (short-term assignment, with potential for conversion/extension based on business needs and budget).

· Interviews expected to be lightweight and fast-tracked (typically 1–2 rounds, including NAC lead participation), with emphasis on:

· NAC hands-on experience

· Coachability and communication