own and drive programs, partnering closely with product, engineering, and security teams
serve as a domain expert for security compliance and help the team build toward more scalable and automated compliance operations
plan and execute audit programs from scoping through certification delivery
translate complex compliance requirements into clear, actionable implementation guidance
conduct gap analysis to assess audit readiness
support continuous monitoring (ConMon) obligations to maintain compliance posture
build and use automation and AI tooling to scale compliance programs

Must be an existing US citizen
7 or more years of experience in technical compliance, security, or risk roles with direct responsibility for audit or certification delivery
Experience owning technical audit certification programs from scoping through delivery
Demonstrated experience building automation to streamline evidence collection, testing, and compliance reporting including using AI tools
Experience with implementing and assessing security across cloud-hosted environments and common IT and engineering technologies
Demonstrated program management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing US Public Sector programs and familiarity with FedRAMP 20x modernization requirements
Familiarity with AI governance concepts and emerging frameworks such as ISO 42001 and NIST AI RMF
Relevant industry certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
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
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Security Governance & Compliance Manager

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