Senior Security Engineer

Who We Are

Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Experience Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network – even the ones they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues – before they impact end- user experiences.

ThousandEyes is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and beyond, helping customers deploy at scale while also delivering AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco’s leading Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios.

About the Role

The Application Window is expected to close on 6/7/25. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

ThousandEyes is seeking a talented and experienced Information Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in ensuring our compliance with FedRAMP requirements and maintaining our high standards of security. As an Information Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in interpreting compliance controls for engineering staff, building and implementing automation, and managing vulnerabilities, particularly in the Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) space. You will be responsible for driving projects from inception to to successful completion, ensuring our security measures are robust and up-to-date.

What You'll Do

1. Security Assessments:
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments of cloud environments leveraging NIST SP 800 series publications.
• Identify vulnerabilities and risks related to FedRAMP compliance.
• Provide detailed recommendations to mitigate risks leveraging the RMF and any other resources approved by the Federal Government/Agencies and best practices.
2. FedRAMP Compliance:
• Ensure all systems and services comply with FedRAMP requirements.
• Respond to technical inquiries and provide expert advice on FedRAMP compliance.
• Collaborate with external auditors during FedRAMP reviews and audits, providing precise and detailed responses.
3. Implementation of Security Controls:
• Implement and oversee technical and administrative security controls based on FedRAMP standards.
• Manage data encryption, authentication, authorization, access controls, and data protection leveraging FIPS 199, 140-2, and 140-3.
• Configure and maintain security tools and monitoring technologies to ensure continuous FedRAMP compliance.
4. Technical Advisory:
• Provide technical advice to development and operations teams on security best practices and FedRAMP compliance.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues related to security and compliance.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats, compliance trends, and changes in FedRAMP requirements.
5. Infrastructure as Code and Automation:
• Utilize tools like Kubernetes and Terraform to automate and manage security controls.
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate security processes and compliance checks.
• Ensure that infrastructure is secure by design and adheres to FedRAMP requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in information security
• Proven experience in assessing and mitigating security risks in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Specific experience working with cloud technologies such as AWS, Google Cloud and/or Azure
• Technical Knowledge:
• Extensive knowledge of implementing security controls, including encryption, authentication, and access controls.
• Familiarity with security assessment and monitoring tools and technologies.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Terraform for infrastructure management.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automating security and compliance processes.
• Advanced scripting or programming skills for automation and security analysis.
• Additional relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
• Certifications: Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.

Cisco values the perspectives and skills that emerge from employees with diverse backgrounds. That's why Cisco is expanding the boundaries of discovering top talent by not only focusing on candidates with educational degrees and experience but also placing more emphasis on unlocking potential. We believe that everyone has something to offer and that diverse teams are better equipped to solve problems, innovate, and create a positive impact.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy. We urge you not to prematurely exclude yourself and to apply if you're interested in this work.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

US – COMPENSATION RANGE – MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS

157400 USD - 222200 USD

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S.:

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