Security Engineer I - Cisco

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .

The application window is expected to close on: 06/24/2026

Meet the Team

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.

Your Impact

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. You will:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 authori