DevOps Software Engineer Hybrid

The application window is expected to close on: 09/16/2026 This is a hybrid role in San Jose, CA. Hybrid in California, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, DC Metro Area, Beltway Area. 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 Cisco Workspace for Government (W4G) is a Cisco initiative to provide Cisco software products to our most sensitive US Government customers. It is a groundbreaking new approach to providing software products to our US Government customers in an easily consumable platform.

The Cisco Workspace for Government Team is in search of an exceptional DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain critical application infrastructure that supports mission-critical government operations. At Cisco, your ability to tackle complex problems and build reliable, scalable solutions will help shape the future of technology and contribute to making our nation safer. Lead and Support the design, deployment, and maintenance of AWS cloud-based application infrastructure, including services such as ECR, EKS, S3, and Networking. Support and collaborate with cross-functional teams inside of Cisco and external to Cisco to address dependencies and ensure seamless integration across projects. Work with Terraform (TF) and Kubernetes (K8s) to automate and manage infrastructure as code (IaC). Develop scripts and automation tools, with a focus on Python, to improve operational efficiency and reliability.

3+ years of experience working in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or software development roles. Proficiency in AWS technologies, including EKS, Secrets Manager, Security Groups, and Networking. Strong skills in Terraform and Kubernetes for managing scalable, reliable infrastructure. Experience in programming and scripting in Python. Experience with Helm and Ansible to manage Kubernetes workloads and configuration automation.

Familiarity with Army-specific or government-related IT policies, frameworks, or regulatory requirements. Knowledge of additional cloud infrastructure tools and best practices. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated proficiency GitOps Tooling including configuration, deployment and administration. 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 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 $167,700.00 to $245,200.00 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