Business Analyst II

Position: Business Analyst II (Full-Time) - United States
The application window is expected to close on: 06/24/2026

** Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** .

The application window is expected to close on: 06/24/2026

** Meet the Team*
* 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.

** Your Impact*
* As a Business Analyst II, you will help transform complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the Security & Trust Organization. Working closely with Finance, Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders, you will:

+ Design, develop, and maintain BI dashboards and reporting solutions that translate complex data into actionable insights for leaders and stakeholders.

+ Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and key business drivers that support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.

+ Partner with stakeholders to gather business requirements, translate use cases into technical solutions, and develop data-driven recommendations that address business challenges.

+ Support the implementation of advanced analytics, automation, and AI-powered tools and copilots used to interpret and deliver insights from financial and operational data, ensuring accuracy, security, and usability.

+ Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance by maintaining high standards for data quality, documentation, lineage, and reporting accuracy.

+ Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and cost optimization that support business growth and operational excellence.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* - Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include:
Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

- Experience using business intelligence and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms to create dashboards, reports, and data-driven insights.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with large datasets and translating findings into actionable business recommendations using SQL and other data analysis tools.

- Experience supporting data automation, advanced analytics, predictive reporting, business intelligence initiatives, or emerging technology solutions that improve reporting and decision-making processes.

- Must be a U.S. citizen with authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

** Preferred Qualifications**  **:*
* - Experience with AI/ML solutions, Large Language Models (LLMs), natural language processing, AI-powered copilots, prompt engineering, predictive analytics, or automated reporting solutions.

- Experience with Python, R, or similar programming languages used for advanced analytics, automation, model development, or AI solution implementation.

- Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and data warehouses such as Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or similar technologies.

- Knowledge of financial data structures, accounting principles, forecasting processes, financial reporting environments, or business performance analytics.

- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts and data-driven insights to non-technical audiences.

** Why Cisco?*
* At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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