What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forescout Network Engineer position at SUNRAY INFORMATICS?
Role : Forescout Network Engineer
Location: NYC, NY
Duration: 12 Months
MOI : Telephonic & Skype
Primary Skills: Forescout CounterACT, CCNA / CCNP
Need Candidates with a Minimum of 9 Years of Experience. This is an on-site 1 Day per week, and this is a contract-to-hire role.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Forescout Network Engineer to design, implement, and support network access control (NAC) solutions using Forescout platform technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong networking fundamentals, security expertise, and hands-on experience with device visibility and policy enforcement across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage Forescout CounterACT solutions across enterprise networks
- Implement and maintain network access control (NAC) policies for endpoint compliance and security
- Monitor and analyze network traffic to detect unauthorized or non-compliant devices
- Integrate Forescout with:
- Active Directory / LDAP
- SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Firewalls and endpoint security tools
- Troubleshoot connectivity, authentication, and enforcement issues
- Perform upgrades, patching, and system optimization for Forescout appliances
- Develop automated workflows for device classification and remediation
- Collaborate with network, security, and IT teams for incident response and compliance initiatives
- Maintain documentation of configurations, policies, and procedures
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 9-10 years of experience in network/security engineering
- Hands-on experience with Forescout CounterACT or similar NAC solutions
- Strong understanding of:
- TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
- VLANs, routing, switching
- Network security concepts (802.1X, RADIUS, NAC)
- Experience with Windows, Linux, and macOS environments
- Knowledge of scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is a plus
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) is preferred
Certifications:
- Forescout Certified Administrator (FCA) or Forescout Certified Engineer (FCE)
- CCNA / CCNP
- CompTIA Security or CISSP (nice to have).