Security Research Engineer

Cisco•Fulton, MD

About The Position

The mission of the Security & Trust Organization (S&TO) is to secure products and services, protect Cisco and its employees, and cultivate trust with our customers, partners, and regulators. Thrive on our dynamic and collaborative team where you’ll work closely with a diverse network of internal and external stakeholders to drive essential security initiatives. The Security and Trust Organization (S&TO) is dedicated to cultivating an innovative, growth-focused culture. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across Cisco - including IT, Product, Customer Experience (CX), and nearly every business unit, to deliver critical security solutions.

Requirements

Must be fluent in English
Bachelors
Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on experience with Common Criteria, EU Common Criteria (EUCC).
Demonstrated technical knowledge of network security (IDS/IPS, encryption), routing, switching, and data center/cloud computing architectures.
Proven ability to architect Cisco product solutions and translate complex technical specifications into formal certification documentation.

Nice To Haves

Current CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent Cisco-recognized technical certifications.
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and external regulatory bodies.
Strong logical reasoning skills with the ability to apply security engineering expertise to resolve complex certification roadblocks
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and high-complexity projects with minimal supervision.
Deep practical experience in deploying and administering Cisco products and enterprise-level network environments.

Responsibilities

Work on daily certification team activities for EUCC, Common Criteria, and national cybersecurity certification projects.
Uphold and enforce high-quality standards for technical documentation and peer reviews.
Work within a team to manage complex certification programs from scoping and feasibility through to evaluation, lab engagement, and final certification.
Resolve escalated certification challenges, including technical findings, documentation gaps, evaluation evidence issues, and scheme-specific requirements.
Lead specific project workstreams, driving them from initial requirements through to final execution.
Develop comprehensive project plans for specialized testing requirements, including the procurement of necessary demo units.
Present program status updates at key milestones and stakeholder meetings.
Ensure certification delivery remains on schedule, within scope, and aligned with quality, budget, and regulatory expectations.
Collaborate across the entire certification lifecycle, including technical writing, network analysis, and business feasibility studies.
Maintain rigorous project tracking, evidence traceability, certification reporting, and risk mitigation plans.
Conduct proactive risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies.

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, 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
performance-based incentive pay