Leader, Engineering Hybrid

Cisco

Remote Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Washington, DCAnnapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$148,800–$212,900 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jul 6, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $202k
This role $181k
$138k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $164,687–$238,737 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $181k versus about $202k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Cisco

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 179 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 179 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Leader, Engineering Hybrid

The Federal Engineering Leader role at Cisco Workspace for Government (W4G) in the DC Metro Area involves leading a talented engineering team to develop innovative software solutions for sensitive US Government customers. This senior-level position requires defining technical visions and aligning initiatives with business goals, fostering collaboration and innovation, and ensuring high-quality product delivery. The leader will recruit and mentor engineers, manage performance, and work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and priorities. Key responsibilities include staying current with industry trends, driving process improvements, and making decisions that ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of solutions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, Cisco certifications like CCIE or CISSP, and familiarity with US Government regulatory compliance such as ISO27001.

What you'll do

  • Define and communicate the technical vision and strategic goals for the engineering team.
  • Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent for the team.
  • Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and workflows.
  • Make technical decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in Engineering/IT leadership roles.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
  • Demonstrated experience managing Software Developers/Engineers.
  • Cisco CCIE or CISSP certification.
  • Experience with US Government regulatory compliance (ISO27001).
  • Exposure to customer-facing roles and direct client interaction.
  • Experience presenting at industry conferences, webinars.

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