Cisco
Information Security Engineer II (Full-Time) – United States
RTP, North Carolina, US · Mid · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$113k-$164kDetected 1 day ago
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Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
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Green-card follow-through: 93%
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About the role
- This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future.
- When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.
Responsibilities
- Support security assessments and external audits (such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001) to protect customer data and build lasting trust.
- Partner with engineering teams to guide the adoption of Common Cloud Controls and establish consistent security practices.
- Collaborate with team leaders and audit partners to streamline evidence gathering and improve automated reporting.
Requirements
- OR Bachelor's degree in the same fields with 1-2 years of experience or technical cybersecurity internships.
- Cloud Fundamentals: Hands-on academic, project, or professional experience with major cloud platforms (such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
- Compliance Frameworks: Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001/17/18, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, C5, or ENS.
- Technical Assessment: Experience evaluating system architectures, reviewing security controls, and preparing structured audit evidence.
- Master's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field (0+ years experience)
- Hands-on academic, project, or professional experience with major cloud platforms (such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
- Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001/17/18, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, C5, or ENS.
- Experience evaluating system architectures, reviewing security controls, and preparing structured audit evidence.
Nice to have
- Certifications: Holding or working toward foundational security certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, Cloud Practitioner, CCSK, or CISA in progress.
- Automation & Scripting: Basic familiarity with scripting languages or query tools (such as Python, Bash, SQL, or REST APIs) for data collection.
- Hands-on Exposure: Experience participating in academic security labs, collegiate competitions, or risk assessment projcts.
- 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.
- Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
- U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
Skills
- Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities.
- Applications are accepted until further notice
- Meet the team
- Review cloud systems to identify security gaps, summarize findings, and help teams complete remediation plans.
Compensation
- The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.
Company info
- We are a welcoming, diverse team of security engineers and compliance specialists who value open collaboration, continuous learning, and active mentorship.
- At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.
- These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
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