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Software Engineer Security & Automation II (Full Time) – United States

Cisco, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Meet the Team Our dedicated team members are building the future of Cisco’s AI-driven platforms and data infrastructure, supporting innovation across the globe. You will join a collaborative environment focused on developing advanced data pipelines, secure cloud infrastructure, and automation solutions within business groups such as Security and Infra & Security (Compute, Cloud, Security teams). As part of this innovative team, you will contribute to the growth of cutting‑edge technologies in data, intelligent systems, and cybersecurity automation. Explore opportunities at the intersection of security engineering, automation, and AI—helping to transform how Cisco and its customers harness secure, intelligent automation.

Your Impact As a passionate software engineer, you will play a critical role in developing scalable, secure data pipelines, designing robust analytics platforms, and building automation infrastructure to support Cisco’s security and cloud initiatives. Your expertise in programming, data systems, and cybersecurity allows you to solve complex challenges with innovation and precision. By building and maintaining essential security tools and automation platforms, you enable Cisco’s business groups to leverage AI-driven, secure, and automated insights for operational excellence and strategic growth. Your contributions ensure reliable, high‑quality, and secure infrastructure that supports Cisco’s leadership in intelligent, security‑first technology solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected 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.

Experience writing, debugging, and maintaining code in Python or other scripting languages (such as Bash), with a focus on automating tasks, workflows, or processes.

Understanding of security protocols and principles (e.g., TLS/SSL, SSH, OAuth, SAML, IPsec) and familiarity with common cybersecurity tools.

Exposure to DevOps and DevSecOps practices, including integrating security measures into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and cloud environments.

Familiarity with cloud security concepts and experience using automation tools within software development and deployment workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, algorithms, and basic implementation techniques.

Familiarity with securing cloud environments, including knowledge of cloud security best practices and commonly used security tools.

Experience or coursework related to securing containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), including vulnerability assessment and mitigation strategies.

Hands‑on experience writing and executing automated tests for Python applications using the pytest framework.

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.

Benefits

Basic medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.

Eligibility for Cisco restricted stock units with vesting upon continued employment.

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.

Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees; exempt employees participate in flexible vacation program.

80 hours of sick time off provided at hire and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours carried forward.

Optional 10 paid days per year to volunteer.

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

New York City Metro Area – $123,600.00 – $200,100.00

Non-Metro New York State & Washington State – $109,900.00 – $181,600.00

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Additional Details Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Software Development.

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