AI Application Security Engineer

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
Research Triangle Park, NC
Salary
$139,300–$203,600 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 30, 2026

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This role $171k
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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · AI Application Security Engineer

The AI Application Security Engineer joins the Enterprise AI team to build secure, scalable platforms for Generative AI experiences. This role involves embedding security into the Secure SDLC by implementing guardrails across design, development, testing, and deployment phases. The engineer will integrate SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets scanning into CI/CD pipelines while leading threat modeling and secure design reviews for cloud-native and microservices-based applications. Key responsibilities include managing container and Kubernetes security, enforcing API standards like authentication and rate limiting, and enhancing software supply chain security through dependency management. The role requires expertise in securing AI/ML workloads, including model, data, and inference endpoint protection. Candidates must possess experience with GCP, Azure, or AWS environments, as well as proficiency in tools for container image hardening, vulnerability scanning, and various infrastructure security controls.

What you'll do

  • Embed security guardrails into the Secure SDLC across design, development, testing, and deployment phases.
  • Integrate and optimize SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets scanning tools within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Lead threat modeling and secure design reviews for cloud-native and microservices-based applications.
  • Manage container and Kubernetes security including image hardening, vulnerability management, and runtime controls.
  • Define and enforce API security standards such as authentication, authorization, and rate limiting.
  • Triage, prioritize, and remediate security findings in partnership with engineering teams.
  • Establish secure coding standards and provide guidance on common vulnerabilities like the OWASP Top 10.
  • Enhance software supply chain security through dependency management and build pipeline protections.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud security engineering.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience securing GCP, Azure, or AWS environments in production enterprise environments.
  • Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes environments including container hardening and vulnerability scanning.
  • Experience securing AI/ML workloads and Generative AI systems, including model, data, and inference endpoint protection.
  • Cybersecurity background and operational experience (preferred).
  • Certifications from ISC2 (e.g., CISSP, CCSP) or ISACA (e.g., SSCP, CC, CISA, CISM) (preferred).
  • Experience designing and managing IAM, encryption, and network security controls (preferred).

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