Security Engineer

The application window closes on 06/24/2026. The post may be removed earlier if the position is filled or enough applications are received.

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.

Join a dynamic and collaborative team focused on securing the software delivery lifecycle through innovative CI/CD pipeline design and enhancement.

As an early‑career Security Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced security professionals to design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions and workflow automation, integrating security practices across the software development lifecycle.

• Enhance pipeline reliability, performance, scalability, and developer experience through automation and optimization.
• Embed security controls—including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and container security—into the software delivery lifecycle.
• Support the integration of AI‑enabled automation tools for code analysis, vulnerability prioritization, workflow optimization, and security operations.
• Ensure governance, risk, and compliance consistency through adherence to Cisco security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor pipeline health, security posture, and operational effectiveness while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with software engineering and platform teams as a technical resource supporting secure software development initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic experience in software development with familiarity in one or more scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Power Shell.
• Experience with Git Hub Actions, reusable workflows, source control practices, software development environments, and CI/CD methodologies.
• Foundational understanding of secure software development practices, application security concepts, and exposure to AI‑assisted development tools, automation solutions, agentic workflows, MCP servers, or similar emerging technologies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship requirements.

• Experience supporting CI/CD platforms, pipeline automation, or Dev Sec Ops  initiatives.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams.
• Exposure to AI‑assisted code analysis, security scanning tools, and vulnerability management workflows.
• Familiarity with Git‑based automation, secure coding practices, and interpreting security scan results against established coding or security standards.

U.S. employees are offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching contribution, paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.