Information Security Engineer Hybrid

About the role

The Security Visibility & Incident Command (SVIC) team provides insight into security and compliance, performs incident response, and drives root cause analysis to improve Cisco’s security posture. This role is hybrid, requiring onsite work in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and tune platforms and tools
• Collaborate with Threat Hunting Analysts and Investigators to provide salient datasets
• Adapt approaches to evolving threats
• Extensive familiarity with Cisco Unified Computing Systems (UCS) hardware and software
• Functional knowledge of NetApp filers as well as the latest VMWare offerings including vCenter and other virtualization platforms (KVM)
• Advanced Linux system administration experience
• Use operational knowledge of Cisco products including Umbrella, AnyConnect, StealthWatch, Meraki and FTD
• Perform vulnerability mitigation and remediation across listed Cisco products
• Provide technical mentoring to the extended team
• Contribute to crafting and documenting Cisco product solutions
• Support incident response and ensure Cisco meets compliance and regulatory requirements
• Part of the on-call rotation and handle travel as required

Requirements

• 4+ years administration experience with unified computing systems with Intersight or equivalent that include host management, storage integration, and automation capabilities
• 3+ years advanced Linux system administration (troubleshooting, automation) or equivalent skills
• 2+ years scripting experience (Python, Ansible) for automation/integration or comparable automation tools
• 2+ years operational experience with Cisco products (Umbrella, AnyConnect, StealthWatch, FTD, Meraki), including vulnerability mitigation/remediation, or equivalent network security experience

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills
• Excellent technical writing skills and ability to draft sophisticated engineering documentation
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to work multi-functionally in a team environment

Skills

• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills
• Excellent technical writing skills and ability to draft sophisticated engineering documentation
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to work multi-functionally in a team environment

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $126,500.00 to $182,000.00, subject to location and individual performance. Additional benefits 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 also receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, paid time off, and additional paid days off for personal wellness.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $126,500.00 to $182,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canadian locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, requiring onsite work in Raleigh, North Carolina.