Customer Delivery Architect

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

1d•$169,300 - $237,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Our team serves as the frontline defenders for global enterprises, integrating sophisticated security architectures that safeguard mission-critical data. We play a pivotal role in the larger Cisco ecosystem by turning complex security mandates into seamless, automated operational realities. We are a diverse, highly specialized group of security architects who maintain a culture of constant learning and technical rigor. You will find it exciting to tackle the most demanding security challenges, working alongside industry veterans to define the future of Zero Trust.

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience in IT Security, IT Consulting, and systems integration for large Enterprise entities.
Deep technical expertise in at least two of the following: Network Security, Network Visibility, Zero Trust Segmentation, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Cloud Security, or E-mail Security.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) within large-scale environments.
Proven track record of managing end-to-end deployment of TrustSec in complex network topologies.
Advanced proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting multi-vendor security solutions and platforms.

Nice To Haves

Current CCIE Security certification or working towards it.
Exceptional consulting and executive communication skills to influence senior technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure security delivery environments.
Active contribution to the security community, such as thought leadership, white papers, or conference speaking.
Strong aptitude for mentoring others and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

Design high-assurance security architectures to protect enterprise assets from evolving cyber threats.
Implement Cisco ISE and TrustSec to establish robust, scalable identity-based network access control to improve organizational posture.
Develop automated security playbooks to streamline incident response and reduce overall operational risk.
Guide customer stakeholders through complex technology roadmaps to ensure alignment with evolving business requirements.
Mentor junior engineers to drive technical excellence and improve our collective security delivery velocity.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)