InfoSec Infrastructure Security Architect

The application window is expected to close on 01/21/2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applicants are received.

Preference will be given to candidates local to Atlanta, GA; RTP, NC; Knoxville, Tennessee; Boxborough, Massachusetts; Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Texas.

Meet the Team

"It starts with Trust!" There has never been a better time to be a member of the Security & Trust Organization (S&TO) at Cisco. The company, customers and shareholders are increasingly aware of the role security, trust, data protection and privacy play in achieving impactful business objectives. Security is not only imperative to mitigating cyber risk, but also a key pillar of Cisco's differentiation in the market. Trust is an accelerator for our customers that allows innovation and success to happen at the speed the market demands.

Within S&TO, the Information Security (InfoSec) organization ensures that Cisco and the enterprise systems that it runs on are secure every second of every day. As part of this mission, the security architecture team is passionate about enabling industry leading security across all of the enterprise infrastructure that runs Cisco's business through close partnership with our internal clients.

Your Impact

As an InfoSec Infrastructure Security Architect, you will be instrumental in shaping and enhancing Cisco's security posture. Your work will focus on infrastructure security, primarily in the areas of server, platform, and network security.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with IT, Engineering, and BU clients to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
• Identify and close security gaps, reducing risks in core engineering and enterprise compute environments.
• Develop and implement industry-leading practices for continuous validation of security controls in infrastructure services.
• Collaborate with Service Delivery teams to achieve compliance with Cisco's Security Policy and Standards across network, server, and platform environments.
• Research, develop, and advocate new security methodologies and technologies to address emerging threats.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments including network management, server or workload administration or infrastructure systems management.
• Experienced in security architecture, security product management, and/or IT or engineering environment security experience.
• Experience leading technical engagements focusing on IT infrastructure or security, policy compliance and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of enterprise automation experience with proficiency in Python, Ruby, or other commonly used programming languages, including experience in secure coding, development, and code vulnerability analysis. Recent academic experience may also be considered.
• Enterprise systems administration experience with expertise in common network or server management tools and/or device management platforms for both Linux and Windows environments. Familiarity with tools such as Cisco AMP, OSquery, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Docker, and Vagrant etc.
• Experienced in researching, developing and applying new security methodologies and technologies.
• Relevant technical certifications, such as CISSP, Security+, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, or other cybersecurity-related certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex business and technical use cases to diverse partners effectively.
• Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority to drive compliance and security outcomes.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where everyone is unique, but we come together as a team to make a difference and create an inclusive future for all. We embrace digital technology and assist our customers in implementing change in their digital businesses. Some may perceive us as "old" (36 years strong) and focused solely on hardware, but we are also a software and security company. We have even developed an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns, and protects. No other company can match what we do - we cannot be confined to a single category! However, "Digital Transformation" is just an empty buzz phrase without a culture that fosters innovation, creativity, and yes, even learning from failure.

On a daily basis, we believe in give and take. We give our best, set aside our egos, and give back to others (as giving back is part of our DNA.) We take responsibility for our actions, take bold steps, and value diversity. Because without a diverse range of perspectives, we cannot truly thrive.

There are so many amazing reasons to join Cisco. Learn more here!