Engineering Manager, Cloud Security Engineering

Cisco

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
RTP, NCSan Jose, CA
Salary
$151,600–$222,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 30, 2026

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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

Cisco currently has 303 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Engineering Manager, Cloud Security Engineering

Engineering Manager, Cloud Security Engineering joins the Cloud Security Engineering team within the Security & Trust Organization to design, build, and operate services securing a public cloud estate across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. This role involves leading an engineering team through hiring, coaching, and performance management while owning the technical direction for cloud security services like Cloud Guardrails, Cloud Security Issues, and Cloud Security Posture Management. You will identify capability gaps, shape technical roadmaps, and integrate AI to strengthen security outcomes. Key responsibilities include establishing operational standards and partnering with internal business units to define requirements. Required skills include experience with cloud architectures, APIs, identity and access management, and risk remediation. Preferred competencies include SDLC, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code scanning, Kubernetes, and CNAPP platforms.

What does a Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $281300 from 93 postings across 26 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead and develop an engineering team through hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development.
  • Deliver and operate cloud security services including Cloud Guardrails, CSPM, and detection/remediation tools.
  • Shape technical roadmaps and strategies for new and existing cloud security capabilities.
  • Own technical direction and engineering quality for cloud security integrations and AI-driven security outcomes.
  • Champion AI adoption to automate routine work and improve security analysis.
  • Establish engineering and operational standards using metrics to improve service quality and security effectiveness.
  • Partner with internal business units to define requirements and resolve technical dependencies.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of engineering experience, including technical leadership.
  • 2+ years of experience directly leading engineering teams, including coaching and performance management.
  • 5+ years of experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
  • Knowledge of cloud security and governance principles, including IAM, security controls, and risk remediation.
  • Experience leading the delivery and operation of cloud or security services within an enterprise environment.
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), CI/CD, and software engineering practices (preferred).
  • Familiarity with shift-left security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, and AI workloads (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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