[Remote] Security Engineer I (Full-Time) - United States

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is a leading technology company focused on securing products and services while cultivating trust with customers. They are seeking an early-career Security Engineer to collaborate with experienced professionals in designing, building, and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines, integrating security practices in the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Bachelors 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 PowerShell
• Experience with GitHub 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 DevSecOps 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

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.
• Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• 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
• For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
• Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.
• Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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