Attack Surface Management Security Engineer I (Full-Time) – United States
About The Position
Cisco is seeking an early-career Attack Surface Management Security Engineer I to help protect its global infrastructure by identifying public-facing assets and supporting vulnerability resolution. The role contributes to asset discovery and vulnerability scanning to maintain an accurate view of Cisco’s digital environment, analyzes scan results to help engineering teams prioritize and resolve security findings, and helps build automated workflows and dashboards for efficient, transparent vulnerability tracking. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional asset owners and experienced mentors to promote strong security practices. The team works across more than 200,000 connected assets and emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, mentorship, and AI-assisted tools. This posting advertises potential opportunities; the exact role may not currently be open. Applications are accepted until further notice.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and experience pathways, completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months: a bachelor’s degree and 0 years of work experience; an educational or workforce development program such as an associate’s degree, apprenticeship, boot camp, or certification and 1 year of work experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work experience.
- Qualifying education and work experience must be in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience or academic coursework supporting routine vulnerability scanning, discovery pipelines, and exposure assessment processes across hybrid environments using established guidelines.
- Practical knowledge of reviewing and prioritizing security findings by severity, using automated or AI-assisted tools, and tracking remediation progress with system owners.
- Basic familiarity with scripting such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell; ticketing platforms such as Jira or ServiceNow; and maintaining operational dashboards.
Nice To Haves
- Participation in hands-on cybersecurity activities, student clubs, Capture The Flag events, or personal lab projects.
- Foundational industry certification such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, or Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity.
- Familiarity with asset discovery platforms, network exploration tools, or vulnerability scanners such as Nmap, Shodan, Qualys, or Nessus.
- Foundational understanding of cloud concepts across Amazon Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Collaborative communication skills and eagerness to learn, ask questions, and share knowledge within a team.
Responsibilities
- Perform asset discovery and vulnerability scans to maintain an accurate view of Cisco’s global digital environment.
- Analyze scan results and help engineering teams prioritize and resolve security findings across connected systems.
- Help create automated workflows and dashboards to improve the efficiency and transparency of vulnerability tracking.
- Collaborate with cross-functional asset owners and experienced mentors to promote security practices.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and vesting conditions
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- One floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid birthday day off
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Four paid personal wellness days
- Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
- Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time-off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on the hire date and each January 1, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
- Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
- Sales-plan employees may be eligible for performance-based incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
