Security Engineering Manager (GRC Program), Remote within U.S.

Cisco

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$183,800–$263,600 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Aug 4, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $224k
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This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $149,950–$216,065 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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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 · Security Engineering Manager (GRC Program), Remote within U.S.

Cisco is seeking a Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead the modernization of product security governance and compliance within its Network Platform Security Organization, focusing on cloud, SaaS, networking, OT/IoT, and hardware products. This senior leader will architect an AI-enabled GRC organization that integrates automation-first governance, continuous compliance, risk telemetry, and scalable assurance directly into engineering workflows. Responsibilities include transforming the product GRC function to balance regulatory rigor with business enablement, influencing cross-functional leaders, and designing AI-driven operational models for improved risk visibility and efficiency. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale GRC transformations, familiarity with global regulatory frameworks like FedRAMP and ISO 27001, and a background in security engineering leadership roles within complex technology environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead the transformation of product GRC into a modern, engineering-driven risk and assurance organization.
  • Own divisional product compliance programs including FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC, NIST, GDPR, and emerging regulations.
  • Design AI-enabled GRC operating models to improve risk visibility and operational efficiency through automation.
  • Influence senior leaders across security, engineering, legal, and governance organizations to drive cultural change.
  • Build scalable assurance capabilities integrated directly into engineering and product delivery workflows.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of cybersecurity or GRC experience, or higher degree with equivalent experience.
  • Proven leadership in large-scale GRC transformation initiatives within complex environments.
  • Deep understanding of modern compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST.
  • Experience building automation-first governance and continuous compliance capabilities.
  • Leadership managing technical and cross-functional teams in security roles.

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