Security Engineer
About The Position
Cisco’s security operations team safeguards the company’s ecosystem by developing and executing security controls and defenses within the Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle (CSDL). The Security Engineer will work with technical leaders across business units to maintain a consistent security posture, conduct forensic investigations and threat hunting, and protect cloud and on-premises environments. The role leads the design and deployment of security components and features, develops automated incident response playbooks, and collaborates with DevOps and engineering teams on vulnerability remediation and compliance. It also provides technical leadership, code reviews, mentoring, and architectural guidance to strengthen security defenses and sustainability solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related technical field.
- 3–5 years of professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or security-focused engineering role.
- Experience working with SIEM, EDR, and Vulnerability Management platforms in a hybrid enterprise environment.
- Proficiency in applying current security frameworks and secure coding principles.
- Experience building or maintaining security tools and services within a formal development lifecycle.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with Wiz.io, Tenable Nessus, Splunk, and the Cisco Secure Suite.
- Technical proficiency with Trend Micro, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender.
- Familiarity with cloud-native security environments, specifically AWS or Azure.
- Professional certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, PenTest+, Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or ISC2 SSCP.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with DevOps teams on remediation and patching strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and deployment of security sub-components and features across cloud and on-premises environments to intercept emerging risks.
- Develop and refine automated incident response playbooks to improve Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and operational efficiency.
- Conduct deep-dive forensic investigations and hypothesis-based threat hunting to uncover adversaries that bypass traditional controls.
- Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance through technical leadership and code reviews.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide architectural guidance to strengthen security defenses and sustainability solutions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
- Paid birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and paid personal wellness days.
- Paid vacation time for non-exempt employees; exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time-off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations.
- Paid sick time, with the ability to carry forward unused sick time up to the stated limit.
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
- Optional paid volunteer days.
- Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
- Potential grants of Cisco restricted stock units, subject to continued employment and vesting terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
