Security Engineer I (Full-Time) - United States

About the role

The mission of the Security & Trust Organization (S&TO) is to secure products and services, protect Cisco and its employees, and cultivate trust with our customers, partners, and regulators. Join a dynamic and collaborative team focused on securing the software delivery lifecycle through innovative CI/CD pipeline design and enhancement.

This team operates at the intersection of security, automation, and AI-enabled DevSecOps, partnering closely with software engineering and platform teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient software delivery solutions. The team values technical leadership, continuous improvement, and a culture of collaboration to drive impactful security outcomes across Cisco's engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

As an Early-career Security Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced security professionals to design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and workflow automation — gaining hands-on experience integrating security practices across the software development lifecycle, including SAST, DAST, dependency management, software supply chain security, and container security.

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• 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
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Pay

The starting salary range posted for this position is $84,600.00 to $113,600.00 and 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 is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

• New York City Metro Area $107,800.00 - $157,400.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State $94,800.00 - $140,000.00