Software Engineer Security & Automation II… at Cisco · Atlanta

Summary: Cisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. The role involves developing secure data pipelines and automation solutions to support Cisco's security and cloud initiatives. Responsibilities: - Developing scalable, secure data pipelines - Designing robust analytics platforms - Building automation infrastructure to support Cisco’s security and cloud initiatives - Building and maintaining essential security tools and automation platforms Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College or 4-Year University with 2 years of relevant experience) or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience - Experience writing, debugging, and maintaining code in Python or other scripting languages (such as Bash), with a focus on automating tasks, workflows, or processes - Understanding of security protocols and principles (e.g., TLS/SSL, SSH, OAuth, SAML, IPsec) and familiarity with common cybersecurity tools - Exposure to DevOps and DevSecOps practices, including integrating security measures into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and cloud environments - Familiarity with cloud security concepts and experience using automation tools within software development and deployment workflows Preferred Qualifications: - Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, algorithms, and basic implementation techniques - Familiarity with securing cloud environments, including knowledge of cloud security best practices and commonly used security tools - Experience or coursework related to securing containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), including vulnerability assessment and mitigation strategies - Hands-on experience writing and executing automated tests for Python applications using the pytest framework Required Skills: Python, Bash, Security protocols, TLS/SSL, SSH, OAuth, SAML, IPsec, Cybersecurity tools, DevOps practices, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Cloud security, Automation tools, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Container security, Docker, Kubernetes, Automated testing, pytest 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, Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, 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