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Freelance Cisco Ise Engineer Jobs in Riverside, CA

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neshashi09@gmail.com[Onsite]

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$111K - $152K/yr

Senior Network Engineer Location: Orange County, CA Onsite 6-month contract USC/GC Qualifications ... Strong Cisco wireless background with Cisco ISE. * F5 deployment/configuration experience.

Thales

Network Engineer

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

As an advanced engineer, you are expected to do these things with little technical direction and ... switches, Cisco Secure Client VPN, Fortinet firewalls, Cisco ISE * ITIL experience and ...

Thales

Network Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

As an advanced engineer, you are expected to do these things with little technical direction and ... switches, Cisco Secure Client VPN, Fortinet firewalls, Cisco ISE * ITIL experience and ...

Visionaire Partners

Sr. Network Engineer (CA)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Senior Network Engineer (Hybrid) Are you a hands-on Network Engineer who thrives on solving complex ... Highly prefer Cisco, Ruckus, and Palo Alto) * Security & Access Control: Experience with ISE ...

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How much do freelance cisco ise engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance cisco ise engineer in Riverside, CA is $62.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.18 and $69.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Cisco Ise Engineer vs Cisco Network Security Engineer?

AspectFreelance Cisco Ise EngineerCisco Network Security Engineer
CertificationsCCNP Security, Cisco ISE certificationsCCNP Security, Cisco Security certifications
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteFull-time, in-house or consulting roles
Industry UsageFreelance, consulting firms, specialized projectsCorporate, enterprise, service providers

The Freelance Cisco Ise Engineer focuses on implementing and managing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) solutions on a project basis, often working independently. In contrast, the Cisco Network Security Engineer typically works within organizations to maintain and secure network infrastructure, often in a full-time role. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in employment type and work setting.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Cisco Ise Engineer job openings in Riverside, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,315 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

Senior Network Engineer - Local Candidates Only (California)

Purple Hires Inc

Irvine, CA • On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Role: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA (Day 1 Onsite)
Duration: Long term Contract

CCNA AND PCNSE Certification is must

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our team. This role is hands-on and will focus on deploying, configuring, upgrading, maintaining, and troubleshooting our network infrastructure across data centers and campus environments. The engineer will work with Arista and Cisco platforms, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, and other enterprise-grade technologies.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Deploy, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot data center and campus network infrastructure.
  • Support Arista and Cisco switching/routing environments, including Layer 2/3 design and operations.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot Cisco wireless solutions, including Cisco ISE.
  • Manage Palo Alto firewalls, VPN solutions, and security policies.
  • Configure and maintain F5 load balancers.
  • Develop, document, and maintain operational runbooks and support procedures.
  • Participate in network monitoring, incident response, and security compliance efforts.
  • Contribute to project delivery while supporting day-to-day network operations.

Qualifications

  • 9–12+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
  • Expertise in LAN/WAN switching, routing, and network design.
  • Experience with SDN technologies a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with Arista data center solutions highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in Palo Alto firewall and VPN solutions.
  • Strong Cisco wireless background with Cisco ISE.
  • F5 deployment/configuration experience.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure networking preferred.
  • Cisco CCNP required; CCIE written strongly preferred.
  • Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE and F5 certifications preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Other Details

  • Time allocation: ~60% operational support, 40% project work.
  • Travel: Up to 6 times per year within North America.
  • On-site presence: Minimum 4 days per week.

Thanks & Regards

Jitendra Shakya

PURPLE HIRES INC.

Phone: 307-218-6171

Email - jitendra@purplehires.com

www.purplehires.com