Information Security Engineer

Cisco

Confirmed live today High trust
Closes in 4 days Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Alpharetta, GARTP, NCAtlanta, GARaleigh, NC
Salary
$128,600–$184,900 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 31, 2026 (soon)

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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 · Information Security Engineer

JOB TITLE: Information Security Engineer Hybrid The Information Security Engineer Hybrid joins the Enterprise Information Security team to safeguard data and infrastructure. In this role, you will design, implement, and operate security capabilities to protect intellectual property and mitigate risks. Day-to-day responsibilities include building and maintaining enterprise data security processes, deploying DLP and DSPM solutions across cloud and hybrid environments, and developing automation scripts to streamline compliance. You will utilize Python, PowerShell, and Microsoft security solutions like Purview and Defender for Endpoint. The work involves engineering scalable security controls, conducting data security assessments, and ensuring adherence to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. You will collaborate with IT and security architects to improve detection of data ex-filtration and reduce operational risk through automated security solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.

What you'll do

  • Build, deploy, and maintain 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 using Python or PowerShell to streamline security operations.
  • Partner with IT and security architects to ensure adherence to frameworks such as NIST CSF.
  • Participate in data security assessments to identify and reduce data loss risks.
  • Collaborate with data compliance and investigation teams to drive continuous improvement of the enterprise security posture.
  • Engineer scalable security controls to improve the detection and prevention of data exfiltration.

What we're looking for

  • 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 using Python or PowerShell.
  • Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft security solutions like Purview and Defender for Endpoint.
  • Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
  • Proven ability to collaborate multi-functionally with IT and security architects to deploy enterprise data protection controls.
  • Experience working with enterprise-scale data protection and security architecture (preferred).
  • Interest or experience in AI/ML applications for security automation and threat detection (preferred).
  • Strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with IT and security teams (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or SANS AI (preferred).

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