Security Engineer I (Full-Time) - United States
About The Position
Join a dynamic and collaborative team focused on securing the software delivery lifecycle through innovative CI/CD pipeline design and enhancement. This team operates at the intersection of security, automation, and AI-enabled DevSecOps, partnering closely with software engineering and platform teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient software delivery solutions. The team values technical leadership, continuous improvement, and a culture of collaboration to drive impactful security outcomes across Cisco's engineering organizations. As an early-career Security Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced security professionals to design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and workflow automation — gaining hands-on experience integrating security practices across the software development lifecycle, including SAST, DAST, dependency management, software supply chain security, and container security.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Basic experience in software development with familiarity in one or more scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Experience with GitHub Actions, reusable workflows, source control practices, software development environments, and CI/CD methodologies.
- Foundational understanding of secure software development practices, application security concepts, and exposure to AI-assisted development tools, automation solutions, agentic workflows, MCP servers, or similar emerging technologies.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting CI/CD platforms, pipeline automation, or DevSecOps initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams.
- Exposure to AI-assisted code analysis, security scanning tools, and vulnerability management workflows.
- Familiarity with Git-based automation, secure coding practices, and interpreting security scan results against established coding or security standards.
Responsibilities
- Enhance pipeline reliability, performance, scalability, and developer experience through automation and optimization.
- Embed security controls including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and container security into the software delivery lifecycle.
- Support the integration of AI-enabled automation tools for code analysis, vulnerability prioritization, workflow optimization, and security operations.
- Ensure governance, risk, and compliance consistency through adherence to Cisco security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor pipeline health, security posture, and operational effectiveness while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with software engineering and platform teams as a technical resource supporting secure software development initiatives.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
