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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $126,500.0 - $182,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Log Analysis, Scripting, Mitre Att&ck, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Splunk, Cisco
- **Published:** May 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/job/detail/87268718/Security-Engineer

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering or Systems Administration, preferably in cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure).
 * Proficiency in Splunk for log analysis and incident detection.
 * Experience managing vulnerability platforms such as Nucleus.
 * Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
 * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and Python scripting for automation., * Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or cloud-specific security certifications.
 * Experience working in a remote-first, high-scale enterprise environment.
 * Familiarity with cloud security policy enforcement tools (e.g., OPA Rego).
 * Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, CIS, or ISO27001.
 * Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills to effectively engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

## Description

As a Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Cisco's security posture by partnering with engineering teams to embed security into the development lifecycle. You will lead proactive threat hunting efforts using Splunk and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify and mitigate risks before they impact the organization. Managing the Nucleus platform, you will prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities across our technical stack. You will also develop automation scripts to streamline security workflows and create clear documentation to empower engineering teams. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams and foster a culture of continuous security improvement.


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