Security Engineer I (Full-Time) - United States

Cisco is a leading technology company focused on securing products and services while cultivating trust with customers. They are seeking an early-career Security Engineer to collaborate with experienced professionals in designing, building, and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines, integrating security practices in the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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 authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship requirements
• 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