Software Engineer Security & Automation I (Full Time) - United States

Cisco Systems, Inc. • Hillsboro, OR

32d

About The Position

Our dedicated team members are building the future of Cisco's AI-driven platforms and data infrastructure, supporting innovation across the globe. You will join a collaborative environment focused on developing advanced data pipelines, secure cloud infrastructure, and automation solutions within business groups such as Security and Infra & Security (Compute, Cloud, Security teams). As part of this innovative team, you will contribute to the growth of cutting-edge technologies in data, intelligent systems, and cybersecurity automation. Explore opportunities at the intersection of security engineering, automation, and AI-helping to transform how Cisco and its customers harness secure, intelligent automation. As a passionate software engineer, you will play a critical role in developing scalable, secure data pipelines, designing robust analytics platforms, and building automation infrastructure to support Cisco's security and cloud initiatives. Your expertise in programming, data systems, and cybersecurity allows you to solve complex challenges with innovation and precision. By building and maintaining essential security tools and automation platforms, you enable Cisco's business groups to leverage AI-driven, secure, and automated insights for operational excellence and strategic growth. Your contributions ensure reliable, high-quality, and secure infrastructure that supports Cisco's leadership in intelligent, security-first technology solutions.

Requirements

• Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associate's, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelor's + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include:
• Experience writing, debugging, and maintaining code in Python or other scripting languages (such as Bash), with a focus on automating tasks, workflows, or processes.
• Understanding of security protocols and principles (e.g., TLS/SSL, SSH, OAuth, SAML, IPsec) and familiarity with common cybersecurity tools.
• Exposure to DevOps and DevSecOps practices, including integrating security measures into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and experience using automation tools within software development and deployment workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, algorithms, and basic implementation techniques.
• Familiarity with securing cloud environments, including knowledge of cloud security best practices and commonly used security tools.
• Experience or coursework related to securing containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), including vulnerability assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Hands-on experience writing and executing automated tests for Python applications using the pytest framework.

Benefits

• U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: 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
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, 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
• For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees