Software Engineering Technical Leader (Cloud Security / Networking)

Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Software Engineering Technical Leader (Cloud Security / Networking)The application window has been extended to 4/20/2025.Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.This is a hybrid role working onsite 3 days a week in the San Jose office.Meet the TeamCisco Secure Access is a cloud-delivered security platform designed to provide businesses with comprehensive protection against evolving cybersecurity threats while ensuring secure and efficient access to the internet and cloud applications. Cisco Secure Access is a key part of Cisco's broader security portfolio and is built to offer scalable, flexible, and fast solutions for securing remote users, branch offices, and mobile devices in a hybrid or multi-cloud environment.Your ImpactYou will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and a passion for building secure, scalable solutions. This individual will help shape the direction of our cloud security products and guide the development of innovative features.You will play a pivotal role in leading the technical design, development, and delivery of our security solutions. This is a highly visible leadership position where you'll drive the technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle sophisticated challenges.Responsibilities will include:

• Foster a culture of learning and growth by mentoring engineers, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging innovation.
• Own major features and components from conception to delivery, ensuring that technical solutions meet business objectives, security requirements, and user needs.
• Demonstrate your understanding of networking principles and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) to ensure that our cloud security solutions protect against network-related vulnerabilities.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to ensure the security, stability, and availability of production systems.
• Work with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to define feature requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Identify new technologies and techniques that improve the security, performance, or scalability of our platform.
• Set the technical vision, expectations, and standards for the team.Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field with 5+ years of experience in software engineering with an emphasis on cloud security or networking.
  • Experience with networking protocols and concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, VPN, firewalls).
  • 5+ years of experience with at least one language (e.g., Python, Go, C++, or similar).
  • Experience designing and building large-scale, distributed systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with DevOps practices, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools.
    • Experience in cloud security technologies and frameworks.
    • On-Call Experience: Participation in an on-call rotation and leading the response to security incidents.
    • Experience with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
    • Experience with networking programming and thorough understanding of the Linux kernel networking subsystem.
    • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift quickly.#WeAreCiscoOur passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people.Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits.U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, and numerous wellbeing offerings.
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