Security Engineer

Cisco

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Work type
Remote
Location
Denver, COAustin, TXBoulder, COChicago, IL
Salary
$139,300–$203,600 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 26, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $171k
$121k most similar roles pay here $232k

This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $151,493–$210,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $171k versus about $181k 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 200 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,200 across 200 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Security Engineer

Security Engineer (Remote) joins the Application Security team to safeguard customer-facing products by identifying and mitigating threats before they arise. In this role, you will lead advanced penetration testing engagements for on-prem and cloud application portfolios while crafting sophisticated attack plans to identify vulnerabilities. You will provide actionable remediation guidance to development teams and build agentic AI workflows to scale testing capabilities across complex system architectures. The position requires expertise in web applications, mobile applications, networks, and distributed systems. Key technical requirements include experience with AWS and GCP platforms, along with the ability to develop custom tooling using Python or Bash. Preferred skills include proficiency in C++, Javascript, or Go, as well as experience with Splunk products. You will solve critical security risks by balancing human judgment with autonomous agents to outpace emerging threats.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $191650 from 86 postings across 39 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead advanced penetration testing engagements for on-premise and cloud application portfolios.
  • Create sophisticated attack plans to identify vulnerabilities across web, mobile, and network systems.
  • Provide detailed remediation guidance to development teams to improve product security maturity.
  • Build and operate agentic AI workflows to scale automated security testing capabilities.
  • Make risk-based decisions to ensure products meet high security standards.
  • Develop and maintain custom security tools using Python or Bash.
  • Mentor team members and provide constructive technical feedback on security practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree plus 7 years experience, Master's plus 4 years, or PhD plus 1 year in application-level penetration testing.
  • Experience in offensive security across web applications, mobile applications, networks, and distributed systems.
  • Technical understanding of common vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and corresponding remediation strategies.
  • Experience working with public cloud platforms, specifically AWS and GCP.
  • Ability to develop and maintain custom tooling using Python or Bash.
  • Active contributions to the security community such as research publications, CVEs, open-source projects, or bug-bounty recognitions (preferred).
  • Experience in development and automation languages including C++, Javascript, Python, or Go (preferred).
  • Experience with Splunk products, cross-functional relationship building, and mentoring team members (preferred).

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