Cisco

DevOps Software Engineer Hybrid

Cisco$167K — $245K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or software development roles
  • Proficiency in AWS technologies such as EKS and Security Groups
  • Strong skills in Terraform and Kubernetes
  • Experience programming in Python
  • Familiarity with Helm and Ansible for Kubernetes management

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and deployment of AWS cloud-based application infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project integration
  • Automate infrastructure management using Terraform and Kubernetes
  • Develop Python scripts to enhance operational efficiency
  • Maintain mission-critical application infrastructure for government operations

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement in San Jose, CA and specified locations
  • Opportunity to work on US Government classified projects
  • Contributions to mission-critical government operations
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals
  • Potential for professional growth in cloud technologies and government IT
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/16/2026This is a hybrid role in San Jose, CA. Hybrid in California, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, DC Metro Area, Beltway Area.

The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil.


Your Impact

The Cisco Workspace for Government Team is in search of an exceptional DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain critical application infrastructure that supports mission-critical government operations. At Cisco, your ability to tackle complex problems and build reliable, scalable solutions will help shape the future of technology and contribute to making our nation safer.

  • Lead and Support the design, deployment, and maintenance of AWS cloud-based application infrastructure, including services such as ECR, EKS, S3, and Networking.
  • Support and collaborate with cross-functional teams inside of Cisco and external to Cisco to address dependencies and ensure seamless integration across projects.
  • Work with Terraform (TF) and Kubernetes (K8s) to automate and manage infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Develop scripts and automation tools, with a focus on Python, to improve operational efficiency and reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience working in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or software development roles.
  • Proficiency in AWS technologies, including EKS, Secrets Manager, Security Groups, and Networking.
  • Strong skills in Terraform and Kubernetes for managing scalable, reliable infrastructure.
  • Experience in programming and scripting in Python.
  • Experience with Helm and Ansible to manage Kubernetes workloads and configuration automation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Army-specific or government-related IT policies, frameworks, or regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of additional cloud infrastructure tools and best practices.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency GitOps Tooling including configuration, deployment and administration.

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