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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud-native architecturesAI/ML integrationsecure software development lifecyclessecurity risk evaluationsecurity checkpoints in CI/CD pipelinesAI model securitysecurity guardrailssecure cloud architectureAWSAzure

Soft Skills

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