Information Security Engineer Hybrid

The application window is expected to close on: 09/07/2026 This is a hybrid role in Raleigh, North Carolina, Atlanta, Georgia or other Cisco hubs. (2-3 Days per week onsite) Meet the Team     The   Enterprise Information Security team is at the forefront of safeguarding Cisco’s most valuable assets—its data and its people. We are a collaborative group of problem-solvers and technologists committed to a security-first culture. We work across the company,   leveraging   modern tools to protect information, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks. Join us and start your career journey helping to shape Cisco’s cybersecurity landscape through robust data protection and automated security solutions.

As   an Information Security Engineer, you will design, implement, automate, and   operate   security capabilities that protect the company's data and infrastructure. This role is exciting because you will work with modern technologies to solve complex enterprise-scale challenges, influence the protection of our customers and intellectual property, and help security become an enabler of business innovation. You will contribute by engineering security controls that scale across thousands of users, improving the detection and prevention of data ex-filtration, and reducing operational risk through automation.

Build, deploy, and   maintain   components of enterprise data security processes, tools, and services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.   Support the rollout and monitoring of DLP solutions and DSPM platforms across endpoints and cloud/SaaS environments.   Develop and   maintain   playbooks, SOPs, and automation scripts (Python/PowerShell) to streamline compliance and security operations.   Partner with IT and security architects to ensure adherence to frameworks such as NIST CSF.   Participate in data security assessments, partner with data compliance and investigation teams to reduce data loss   risk and   drive continuous improvement of the enterprise security posture.

3+ years of experience in information security or a related technical field in large, sophisticated enterprise environments.   Practical knowledge of data protection technologies such as DLP and DSPM platforms.   Proficiency   in scripting (e.g., Python or PowerShell) and exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).   Familiarity with Microsoft security solutions (e.g., Purview, Defender for Endpoint) and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).   Proven ability to collaborate multi-functionally with IT and security architects to deploy and operationalize enterprise data protection controls and policies Preferred Qualifications   Experience working with enterprise-scale data protection and security architecture.   Interest or experience in AI/ML applications for security automation and threat detection.   Strong communication   and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with IT and security teams.   Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+, SANS AI).   Desire to grow toward security architect roles and engage in cross-functional security initiatives.       S&TO 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