Cisco is a leading technology company that focuses on innovative solutions for data and infrastructure security. The Security Research Engineer will evaluate global products to identify vulnerabilities and work with engineering teams to develop creative security solutions, ensuring the integrity of Cisco’s infrastructure.
Evaluate global products and services to identify security vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential improvements to ensure the integrity of Cisco’s infrastructure
Adopt an attacker mentality using specialized tools and techniques to emulate real-world adversaries and proactively secure our systems
Partner with industry-leading engineering teams to assess complex architectures and contribute to creative security solutions that protect our customers
Research emerging security topics independently or collaboratively to develop new tools and ideas that drive the evolution of our security posture
Achieve success by delivering highly secured solutions that meet the rigorous demands of our most critical global clients
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (with security research or project-based experience) or a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of professional security experience
2+ years of experience in secure coding/development, code analysis for vulnerabilities, or software testing
Experience with operating system concepts, including memory management or binary analysis
2 years of demonstrated experience in building, maintaining, and supporting technical tooling
Experience with AI/ML frameworks and research tooling
Preferred
Experience in at least two of the following: Unix system hardening, applied cryptography, network protocol analysis, or DevOps security
Possession of industry-recognized certifications such as OSCP
Strong ability to work collaboratively within a diverse, high-energy research team
Consistent record of innovative problem-solving and independent research
Excellent communication skills for multi-functional engagement with engineering teams
Adaptability to work with emerging technologies and evolving security landscapes
Benefits
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, plus 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 determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
