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Security Engineer I

Security EngineerSecurity EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1984H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois + 2 moreAll locations: Illinois | North Carolina | Texas

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$81.1K - $110.4K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglishCyber SecurityPython

Job Description

Security Engineer I

Cisco

• Collaborate with experienced security professionals to design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and workflow automation • 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.

Job 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.

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • paid parental leave
  • short and long-term disability coverage
  • basic life insurance
  • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
  • 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • paid time off for employee’s birthday
  • paid year-end holiday shutdown
  • 4 paid days off for personal wellness
  • up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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