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

Cisco Systems, Inc.•Maynard, MA

32d

About The Position

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 the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience.
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

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