Compliance Specialist – Ethics & Compliance

Cisco

Compliance Specialist responsible for implementing ethics and compliance programs at Cisco. Ensuring adherence to global regulations and fostering collaborative relationships across functions.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRTP • Illinois, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,400 - $135,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Ethics and Compliance Programs, ensuring adherence to global anti-fraud and anti-corruption laws, and utilizing compliance software for risk management. Strong ability to analyze metrics, develop dashboards, and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

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Ethics And Compliance Program DesignRisk ManagementCompliance Software ExpertiseCertified Compliance And Ethics Professional (CCEP)Stakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Program ImplementationAudit-Ready DocumentationMetrics AnalysisTrend IdentificationChange Management

Soft Skills

Audience-Centric CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Case Management SoftwareCompliance Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compliance And Ethics Professional (CCEP)Fraud Examiner (CFE)Leadership Professional In Ethics & Compliance (LPEC)

Industry Keywords

Global Anti-Fraud LawsAnti-Corruption RegulationsTechnology IndustryChannel RisksIndirect Sales Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement Cisco’s Ethics and Compliance Program
Ensure compliance with global anti-fraud and anti-corruption laws, regulations, and Cisco’s Code of Business Conduct
Drive cross-functional initiatives and change
Scale E&C Program operations through automation and AI
Develop dashboards, analyze metrics, identify trends, risk areas, and strategic priorities
Maintain audit-ready program documentation
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience at a global, publicly-traded company designing, implementing, operating, monitoring, and continuously improving ethics and compliance programs and internal controls
Expertise with compliance, risk management, and case management software and systems
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP or CCEP-I), Fraud Examiner (CFE), Leadership Professional in Ethics & Compliance (LPEC), or equivalent
Experience in the technology industry and with channel risks/indirect sales models is preferred
Excellent verbal and written audience-centric communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 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 for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles