Security Engineer

Cisco•Rtp, NC

22h

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 team works across business units to maintain a consistent security posture, conduct forensic investigations and threat hunting, and protect cloud and on-premises environments. The Security Engineer leads the design and deployment of security features and sub-components, develops automated incident response playbooks, and investigates threats that bypass traditional controls. The role works with DevOps and engineering teams on vulnerability remediation, compliance, and code reviews, and provides mentorship and architectural guidance to strengthen Cisco’s security defenses.

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 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 for collaborating 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 optimize Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and improve operational efficiency.
Conduct forensic investigations and hypothesis-based threat hunting to uncover adversaries that bypass traditional controls.
Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and support compliance through technical leadership and code reviews.
Mentor junior engineers and provide architectural guidance to strengthen Cisco’s security defenses and sustainability solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and vesting conditions.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days.
Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification.
Sick time off, with carryover subject to the described limits.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Non-sales employees may be eligible for annual bonuses, subject to Cisco policies.