Vulnerability Management Engineer

Cisco•Denver, DE

About The Position

The application window is expected to close on: 11/19/2026. The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. Join the Splunk Vulnerability Management team, where we are dedicated to securing our products to protect the company and our global customers. We take a security-first approach to protecting the company, ensuring the integrity and resilience of the critical infrastructure our customers rely on to power their operations. We are a hardworking, collaborative group that balances a thorough, security-first attitude with a culture that values camaraderie and a good laugh. As we solve complex security challenges and commit to continuous learning in the face of evolving threats, we invite you to play a pivotal role in leading vulnerability assessments and setting new standards. If you are looking to foster an environment where security excellence meets multi-functional business collaboration, we would love to have you on our team. You’ll be at the heart of keeping Splunk secure by turning complex security data into clear, actionable insights. You won’t just be digging through vulnerabilities or other weaknesses; you’ll be setting the standards that keep our platforms resilient against new threats. We want someone who enjoys partnering directly with engineering teams to address risks head-on and get critical fixes across the finish line. You’ll also be our go-to person for navigating audits and compliance, helping us focus on the spirit of security requirements rather than just blindly following the letter of the law. Ultimately, your goal is to cut through the noise, prioritize what actually matters, and be part of a defense strategy that keeps our company and our customers safe.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in the vulnerability management lifecycle, including the assessment, prioritization, and hands-on remediation of security vulnerabilities within complex infrastructure.
Proven experience in assessing or applying configuration compliance standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs) to harden infrastructure and cloud environments to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC2, HIPAA, FedRAMP).
Demonstrated experience utilizing threat modeling and CVSS scoring to prioritize vulnerabilities based on business impact and technical risk.
Experience securing containerized environments and orchestration platforms, specifically Docker and Kubernetes.
Technical experience with cloud operational models and the security requirements of SaaS architectures built on microservices.
Must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
May perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience using Splunk and Search Processing Language (SPL) to query output from tooling, visualize security data, and build automated reporting dashboards for vulnerability tracking.
Documented experience integrating or using security scanning tools in CI/CD pipelines and auditing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to identify configuration errors prior to deployment.
Proven ability to translate complex technical security risks into actionable insights for both technical engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
Demonstrated track record of self-motivation and continuous self-learning, with the ability to independently research and adapt to emerging security threats and technologies.
Hands-on configuration and management of enterprise scanning platforms (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7).

Responsibilities

Performing work on US Government classified environments.
Leading vulnerability assessments and setting new standards.
Turning complex security data into clear, actionable insights.
Setting the standards that keep platforms resilient against new threats.
Partnering directly with engineering teams to address risks and get critical fixes across the finish line.
Navigating audits and compliance.

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
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
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
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 (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)