Job Description

Responsibilities

• provide expert technical leadership to product, platform, and offer teams
• define and implement security guardrails for AI-embedded applications
• serve as the authority on secure cloud architecture within AWS and Azure environments
• evaluate the security risk of new releases
• act as a trusted advisor to senior engineering leadership
• collaborate across the broader Cisco ecosystem

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in the software industry with a focus on security
• deep hands-on experience in cloud-native architectures (eg: AWS/Azure) and AI/ML integration
• demonstrated ability to secure AI models and applications
• strong background in secure software development lifecycles (SDLC)
• experience in quantifying security risks and providing guidance to product managers
• prior experience with large-scale customer support or technical assistance platforms (e.g., TAC engineering environments)
• deep understanding of AI safety and global data protection regulations
• experience integrating security checkpoints into fast-paced CI/CD pipelines

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
• 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
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
• flexible vacation time off program
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
• additional paid time away for critical or emergency issues
• optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer