Security Engineer
About The Position
Our security operations team is dedicated to safeguarding Cisco's ecosystem by developing and executing robust security controls and defenses. We operate within the Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle (CSDL), integrating security directly into the products and services that power our global infrastructure. You will join a collaborative group of technical leaders who work across various business units to ensure a consistent and high-integrity security posture. This team moves beyond simple alert monitoring to perform deep-dive forensics and active threat hunting, driving innovation in how we protect our cloud and on-prem environments. By blending incident response with technical leadership, we foster an environment where staying ahead of evolving threats is our top priority.
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 a 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 effectively 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 optimize our Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and enhance operational efficiency.
- Execute deep-dive forensic investigations and hypothesis-based threat hunting to uncover stealthy adversaries bypassing traditional controls.
- Collaborate directly 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 Cisco’s overall security defenses and sustainability solutions.
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
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
