Clearpass Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Location: Remote

Department: Core Tech Network

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday-Friday

Salary: $154,946 - $215,985 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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• Key Responsibilities
  • Architect Solutions: Design and lead global, enterprise-wide network security frameworks.
  • Establish Governance: Define and enforce security architecture standards and best practices.
  • Drive Platform Strategy: Oversee lifecycle management for core firewall and NAC technologies.
  • Manage Infrastructures: Maintain Palo Alto (PAN-OS, Panorama) and Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager) ecosystems.
  • Administer NAC: Optimize Network Access Control deployments using Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Align network security designs with cloud, infrastructure, and business goals.
  • Mentor & Influence: Guide senior engineers and shape organizational technical direction.
  • Innovate & Evaluate: Evaluate emerging security technologies and provide strategic recommendations for the security roadmap
   

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

• 10+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in an architect-level role focused on network security.
• Proven experience designing and supporting large, geographically distributed security infrastructures.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with:
• Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Fortinet security platforms
• Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass
• Strong knowledge of:
• Firewall operations, policy management, and segmentation
• Authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+)
• VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic architecture and deep technical levels

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - highly preferred
• Palo Alto PCNSE / PCNSC - highly preferred
• Fortinet NSE 7 or 8 - highly preferred
• CCIE Security (or equivalent legacy certifications) - preferred
• SANS/GIAC Certifications (GSEC, GDSA, etc.) - a plus

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