Information Security Engineer Hybrid

This is a hybrid role in Raleigh, North Carolina, Atlanta, Georgia, or other Cisco hubs (2-3 days per week onsite). The application window is expected to close on 08/10/2026 and may be removed earlier if the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

The Enterprise Information Security team is at the forefront of safeguarding Cisco’s most valuable assets—its data and its people. We are a collaborative group of problem-solvers and technologists committed to a security-first culture. We work across the company, leveraging modern tools to protect information, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks.

Your Impact

As an Information Security Engineer, you will design, implement, automate, and operate security capabilities that protect the company's data and infrastructure. This role is exciting because you will work with modern technologies to solve complex enterprise-scale challenges, influence the protection of our customers and intellectual property, and help security become an enabler of business innovation. You will contribute by engineering security controls that scale across thousands of users, improving the detection and prevention of data exfiltration, and reducing operational risk through automation.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain components of enterprise data security processes, tools, and services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Support the rollout and monitoring of DLP solutions and DSPM platforms across endpoints and cloud/SaaS environments.
• Develop and maintain playbooks, SOPs, and automation scripts (Python/PowerShell) to streamline compliance and security operations.
• Partner with IT and security architects to ensure adherence to frameworks such as NIST CSF.
• Participate in data security assessments, partner with data compliance and investigation teams to reduce data loss risk and drive continuous improvement of the enterprise security posture.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in information security or a related technical field in large, sophisticated enterprise environments.
• Practical knowledge of data protection technologies such as DLP and DSPM platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python or PowerShell) and exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Microsoft security solutions (e.g., Purview, Defender for Endpoint) and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
• Proven ability to collaborate multi-functionally with IT and security architects to deploy and operationalize enterprise data protection controls and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with enterprise-scale data protection and security architecture.
• Interest or experience in AI/ML applications for security automation and threat detection.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with IT and security teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+, SANS AI).
• Desire to grow toward security architect roles and engage in cross-functional security initiatives.

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.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $126,500.00 to $182,000.00 for new hires in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. Below are the full salary ranges for specific locations:

• New York City Metro Area: $152,500.00 - $252,000.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State: $135,800.00 - $224,400.00

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• Paid time away:
  • 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.
  • 4 paid days off for personal wellness.
  • Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees.
  • Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, with no defined limit on vacation time (subject to availability and business limitations).
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward.
  • 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.
• For sales roles, performance-based incentive pay split between quota and non-quota components.