Information Security Engineer II (Full-Time) – United States

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

1d•$99,300 - $164,300

About The Position

Cisco is advertising potential opportunities for an Information Security Engineer II in the United States. The exact role may not be open currently; a Cisco representative may contact applicants if a relevant position becomes available. Applications are accepted until further notice. The Cloud Assurance, Readiness & Compliance (CloudARC) team in Cisco’s Security and Trust Organization helps Cisco cloud platforms maintain strong security standards and protect customer data globally. The team collaborates with engineering, product, and legal partners to shape cloud security practices, supporting security assessments and external audits, guiding adoption of Common Cloud Controls, identifying security gaps, and improving evidence gathering and automated reporting. The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant information security, cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, or related STEM field with no minimum experience, or a bachelor’s degree in those fields with 1–2 years of experience or technical cybersecurity internships. Candidates should have hands-on academic, project, or professional exposure to a major cloud platform; foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks; understanding of core security domains; and experience evaluating architectures, reviewing controls, and preparing audit evidence. The listed U.S. salary ranges are $112,600–$164,300 for the New York City Metro Area and $99,300–$144,800 for non-metro New York State and Washington State. Cisco describes benefits for eligible U.S. employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching contribution, paid parental leave, disability coverage, basic life insurance, paid time away, and possible restricted stock unit grants. Non-sales employees may also be eligible for annual bonuses.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field, with 0+ years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 1–2 years of experience or technical cybersecurity internships.
Hands-on academic, project, or professional experience with a major cloud platform such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001/17/18, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, C5, or ENS.
Academic coursework or practical understanding of core security domains, such as Secure SDLC, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Vulnerability Management, and access controls.
Experience evaluating system architectures, reviewing security controls, and preparing structured audit evidence.

Nice To Haves

Holding or working toward foundational security certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, Cloud Practitioner, CCSK, or CISA in progress.
Basic familiarity with scripting languages or query tools such as Python, Bash, SQL, or REST APIs for data collection.
Experience participating in academic security labs, collegiate competitions, or risk assessment projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly share technical security concepts with cross-functional partners.
A curious, collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for learning and problem-solving in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Support security assessments and external audits, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Partner with engineering teams to guide adoption of Common Cloud Controls and establish consistent security practices.
Review cloud systems to identify security gaps, summarize findings, and help teams complete remediation plans.
Collaborate with team leaders and audit partners to streamline evidence gathering and improve automated reporting.
Evaluate system architectures, review security controls, and prepare structured audit evidence.

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
Paid holidays
Floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
Personal wellness days
Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
Sick time off
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
Optional paid volunteer days
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales employees
Employees may be eligible for Cisco restricted stock unit grants