Cisco

Security Research Engineer

Cisco$111K — $157K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Fulton, MD
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Fluency in English required.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 2-3 years of experience with Common Criteria and EUCC.
  • Technical knowledge of network security, routing, switching, and cloud architectures.
  • Ability to document complex technical specifications effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in daily certification activities related to EUCC and cybersecurity.
  • Enforce high standards for technical documentation and peer reviews.
  • Manage complex certification programs from scoping to final certification.
  • Resolve escalated certification challenges and documentation gaps.
  • Lead project workstreams from requirements to execution.
  • Create project plans for specialized testing and demo unit procurement.
  • Provide updates on program status to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on national cybersecurity projects.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and adherence to quality standards.
  • Hands-on experience with complex technical documentation and certification processes.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/09/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact
  • Work on daily certification team activities for EUCC, Common Criteria, and national cybersecurity certification projects.
  • Uphold and enforce high-quality standards for technical documentation and peer reviews.
  • Work within a team to manage complex certification programs from scoping and feasibility through to evaluation, lab engagement, and final certification.
  • Resolve escalated certification challenges, including technical findings, documentation gaps, evaluation evidence issues, and scheme-specific requirements.
  • Lead specific project workstreams, driving them from initial requirements through to final execution.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans for specialized testing requirements, including the procurement of necessary demo units.
  • Present program status updates at key milestones and stakeholder meetings.
  • Ensure certification delivery remains on schedule, within scope, and aligned with quality, budget, and regulatory expectations.
  • Collaborate across the entire certification lifecycle, including technical writing, network analysis, and business feasibility studies.
  • Maintain rigorous project tracking, evidence traceability, certification reporting, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Conduct proactive risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Bachelors
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Common Criteria, EU Common Criteria (EUCC).
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of network security (IDS/IPS, encryption), routing, switching, and data center/cloud computing architectures.
  • Proven ability to architect Cisco product solutions and translate complex technical specifications into formal certification documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent Cisco-recognized technical certifications.
  • Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and external regulatory bodies.
  • Strong logical reasoning skills with the ability to apply security engineering expertise to resolve complex certification roadblocks
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and high-complexity projects with minimal supervision.
  • Deep practical experience in deploying and administering Cisco products and enterprise-level network environments.

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