Security Research Engineer

Cisco

Closes tomorrow Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Boston, MA
Salary
$135,800–$195,100 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 7, 2026 (soon)

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $165k
$120k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$201,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $172k 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 174 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 174 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Security Research Engineer

As a Security Research Engineer at Cisco Talos, you will join an elite threat intelligence group dedicated to safeguarding global networks by detecting and analyzing cyber threats in real time. You will work closely with world-class engineering, threat research, and product partners under the Chief Scientist, Security, focusing on network security and behavior-based threat detection. Your daily tasks include designing cutting-edge systems for threat analysis using AI/ML techniques, improving the accuracy of threat detection solutions through data-driven methods, and automating manual processes to enhance efficiency. The role requires 4+ years of experience in computer security, proficiency with ML tools like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and programming skills in Python and C/C++. Experience with modern application development methodologies, network traffic analysis, malware analysis, and reverse engineering is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Design and build cutting-edge systems to detect and analyze network security threats.
  • Propose innovative solutions using AI/ML techniques to enhance threat detection accuracy.
  • Use data-driven methods to identify limitations in current security techniques and develop new approaches.
  • Implement critical threat detection and analysis code for Cisco’s comprehensive security portfolio.
  • Collaborate with engineering, threat research, and product partners on security initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in computer security or related PhD research.
  • Published academic papers or presented at major industry events like Blackhat and RSA.
  • Proficient in machine learning tools and libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++.
  • Experience with network traffic analysis, malware analysis, and reverse engineering preferred.
  • Familiarity with modern application development methodologies including CI/CD and Docker beneficial.

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