Security Engineer

Cisco

About The Position

The Security Engineering team at Cisco is dedicated to advancing Security Operations by integrating automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance vulnerability management, incident detection, and response. This dynamic group of skilled professionals collaborates closely to innovate and streamline security processes, contributing to the broader organizational goal of robust cybersecurity. The team combines expertise in AI-driven tools and security operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement, and is excited by the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to transform traditional security functions and accelerate threat mitigation. In this role, you will drive the development and implementation of AI-powered automation workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy in vulnerability management and incident response. You will utilize advanced AI tools to proactively scan, prioritize, and remediate security risks, reducing manual effort and false positives. Responsibilities also include monitoring and analyzing security telemetry across multiple domains using extended detection and response (XDR) platforms integrated with AI analytics, and automating critical incident response actions to accelerate containment and recovery, ensuring compliance and auditability. You will collaborate cross-functionally to embed AI and automation capabilities into existing security infrastructure, continuously enhancing operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelors or related + 5 years of experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience in security operations functions including vulnerability management, incident detection, and response.
Strong knowledge of security automation, orchestration, and AI applications in cybersecurity.
Experience with AI-powered security platforms such as Cisco XDR, SecureX, and Splunk.
Proficiency in scripting or workflow automation tools for developing and maintaining security playbooks.
Familiarity with security monitoring tools, SIEM, SOAR, and extended detection and response (XDR) solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating AI assistants and autonomous actions within security operations to reduce analyst workload and improve response times.
Understanding of domain-specific generative AI tools and their application in security workflows.
Knowledge of AI risks, ethical considerations, and governance in cybersecurity contexts.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CCNP Security, or specialized training in AI and automation.
Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and ability to interpret AI-generated insights critically.

Responsibilities

Drive the development and implementation of AI-powered automation workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy in vulnerability management and incident response.
Utilize advanced AI tools to proactively scan, prioritize, and remediate security risks, reducing manual effort and false positives.
Monitor and analyze security telemetry across multiple domains using extended detection and response (XDR) platforms integrated with AI analytics.
Automate critical incident response actions to accelerate containment and recovery, ensuring compliance and auditability.
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed AI and automation capabilities into existing security infrastructure, continuously enhancing operational effectiveness.

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
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units
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
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
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
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 plans)