Information Security Engineer II (Full Time) - United States

About the role

Join Cisco’s Data Security Team, where we safeguard our most valuable assets—data and people. We are a diverse, collaborative group of problem-solvers committed to building a strong security-first culture. Work alongside us across departments, using cutting-edge tools and technologies to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Cloud Security, and Endpoint System Data Protection initiatives.
• Aid in developing and tuning DLP policies using Microsoft Purview and Defender tools.
• Collaborate with security operations to transition data discovery and DSPM capabilities into operational workflows.
• Help maintain and tune DSPM tools to identify and mitigate data risks.
• Participate in policy development aligned with NIST-CSF and CIS hardening baselines.
• Support automation and AI/ML initiatives conceptually and assist in operational tuning.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk and Compliance, Privacy, and business units to embed security into system designs and workflows.

Qualifications

• Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent project experience).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender, and related security tools is acceptable; direct hands-on experience is a plus but not required.
• Mentorship will be provided.
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript).
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, from academic projects or internships.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST-CSF, CIS baselines, and GDPR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CCSP.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in security.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a security-first culture.

Benefits

At Cisco, we offer competitive benefits 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. Additional benefits include 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, and 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. For quota-based sales roles, incentive pay is typically paid as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.