Security Research Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 09/29/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Location:  Preference given to candidates located in or around Fulton MD. Will also consider candidates located in or around Ann Arbor MI, Atlanta GA, Austin TX, Boston MA, Cary NC, or San Jose CA. The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil.   Meet The Team :   As a member of Talos, you will support  cutting edge  detection and mitigation technologies. You will work towards keeping yourself abreast of the latest industry threat creation and defense techniques, and you will develop proof-of-concept solutions, provide domain  expertise  and guide implementation to  facilitate  successful security posture in of Cisco’s products.      Your Impact  :   Security research including   Malware   analysis and   Threat Detection   mitigation.     Research   root cause and input conditions related to  a vulnerability .     Write  detailed technical reports, summaries, and testing methodologies    Research emerging technologies, protocols, and testing methodologies        Write detection content to detect and/or block threat actor activity   Analyze vulnerabilities and emerging security threats and technologies.    Provide critical security focused  expertise  to engineering organizations      Minimum Qualifications : BS Degree   E xperience in   Threat   R esearch   and/or Malware Research and Analysis   E xperience wit h   scripting language (e.g., Python)   Preferred Qualifications :   Experience with  Cisco networking infrastructure equipment   configuration   Experience with   Windows, Linux and MacOS system telemetry and events   Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.  Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $138,100.00 to $198,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover