Security Engineer I (Full-Time) - United States

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 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.