Information Security Engineer Hybrid

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

10d•$126,500 - $182,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Information Security team is at the forefront of safeguarding Cisco’s most valuable assets—its data and its people. We are a collaborative group of problem-solvers and technologists committed to a security-first culture. We work across the company, leveraging modern tools to protect information, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks. Join us and start your career journey helping to shape Cisco’s cybersecurity landscape through robust data protection and automated security solutions. As an Information Security Engineer, you will design, implement, automate, and operate security capabilities that protect the company's data and infrastructure. This role is exciting because you will work with modern technologies to solve complex enterprise-scale challenges, influence the protection of our customers and intellectual property, and help security become an enabler of business innovation. You will contribute by engineering security controls that scale across thousands of users, improving the detection and prevention of data ex-filtration, and reducing operational risk through automation.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in information security or a related technical field in large, sophisticated enterprise environments.
Practical knowledge of data protection technologies such as DLP and DSPM platforms.
Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python or PowerShell) and exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Familiarity with Microsoft security solutions (e.g., Purview, Defender for Endpoint) and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
Proven ability to collaborate multi-functionally with IT and security architects to deploy and operationalize enterprise data protection controls and policies

Nice To Haves

Experience working with enterprise-scale data protection and security architecture.
Interest or experience in AI/ML applications for security automation and threat detection.
Strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with IT and security teams.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+, SANS AI).
Desire to grow toward security architect roles and engage in cross-functional security initiatives.

Responsibilities

Build, deploy, and maintain components of enterprise data security processes, tools, and services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Support the rollout and monitoring of DLP solutions and DSPM platforms across endpoints and cloud/SaaS environments.
Develop and maintain playbooks, SOPs, and automation scripts (Python/PowerShell) to streamline compliance and security operations.
Partner with IT and security architects to ensure adherence to frameworks such as NIST CSF.
Participate in data security assessments, partner with data compliance and investigation teams to reduce data loss risk and drive continuous improvement of the enterprise security posture.

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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)