Security Engineer

Design, deploy, and operationalize security controls across cloud and on-prem systems while improving automated response, forensics, and threat hunting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of security sub-components and features across cloud and on-premises environments to help intercept emerging risks.
• Develop and refine automated incident response playbooks to optimize Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and improve operational efficiency.
• Perform deep-dive forensic investigations and conduct hypothesis-based threat hunting to identify stealthy adversaries that bypass traditional controls.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities while supporting compliance through technical leadership and code reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide architectural guidance to strengthen Cisco’s security defenses and sustainability solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or a security-focused engineering role.
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR, and Vulnerability Management platforms in a hybrid enterprise environment.
• Proficiency applying current security frameworks and secure coding principles.
• Experience building or maintaining security tools and services within a formal development lifecycle.

Technologies

• SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management platforms
• Wiz.io
• Tenable Nessus
• Splunk
• Cisco Secure Suite
• Trend Micro
• CrowdStrike
• SentinelOne
• Microsoft Defender
• AWS, Azure

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Wiz.io, Tenable Nessus, Splunk, and the Cisco Secure Suite.
• Technical proficiency with Trend Micro, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender.
• Familiarity with cloud-native security environments, specifically AWS or Azure.
• Professional certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, PenTest+, Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or ISC2 SSCP.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with DevOps teams on remediation and patching strategies.

Location and Salary

• Location: Research Triangle Park, NC (onsite)
• Salary: USD 128,600 - 256,000 per yearly
• Application window expected to close on: 10/30/2026

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• 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: 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 (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
• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies
• Employees on sales plans: performance-based incentive pay on top of base salary (quota and non-quota components), subject to the applicable Cisco plan

U.S. and/or Canada Applicant Pay Notes

• The starting salary range posted reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits.
• Individual pay depends on hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.
• U.S. employees are eligible for benefits subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, including 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.
• Employees may be eligible for grants of Cisco restricted stock units that vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

Applicable Full Salary Ranges by State

• New York City Metro Area: $155,000.00 - $256,000.00
• Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $138,100.00 - $227,900.00
• Employees in Illinois: participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements (exempt or non-exempt).