Information Security Engineer

Cisco

Information Security Engineer at Cisco maintaining security posture and collaborating with Threat Hunting Analysts. Involves operating platforms and tools while adapting to evolving threats.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $126,500 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate, maintain, and tune platforms and tools
Collaborate with Threat Hunting Analysts and Investigators to provide salient datasets
Adapt approaches to evolving threats
Work within a collaborative team environment passionate about innovating the toolset
Adapt security approaches to address evolving threats
Extensive familiarity with Cisco Unified Computing Systems (UCS) hardware and software
Functional knowledge of NetApp filers
Advanced Linux system administration experience
Use operational knowledge of Cisco products including Umbrella, AnyConnect, StealthWatch, Meraki and FTD
Perform vulnerability mitigation and remediation across listed Cisco products
Provide technical mentoring to the extended team
Contribute to crafting and documenting Cisco product solutions
Support incident response and ensure Cisco meets compliance and regulatory requirements
Be part of the on-call rotation and handle travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years administration experience with unified computing systems with Intersight or equivalent
3+ years advanced Linux system administration (troubleshooting, automation) or equivalent skills
2+ years scripting experience (Python, Ansible) for automation/integration or comparable automation tools
2+ years operational experience with Cisco products (Umbrella, AnyConnect, StealthWatch, FTD, Meraki), including vulnerability mitigation/remediation, or equivalent network security experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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, accrued at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit
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
Additional paid time away may be requested for family emergencies
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles

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Hard Skills & Tools

Linux System AdministrationScriptingVulnerability MitigationAutomationTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical Mentoring