Cisco

Security Research Engineer (Remote)

Cisco • $128K — $184K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or Bachelor's with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • 2+ years in secure coding, code analysis, or software testing.
  • Experience with operating system concepts like memory management or binary analysis.
  • 2 years of experience in developing and maintaining technical tools.
  • Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and related research tools.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate global products for security vulnerabilities and improvements.
  • Emulate real-world threats to enhance system security.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to design innovative security solutions.
  • Research new security topics to advance security measures.
  • Deliver highly secured solutions that meet global client demands.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contributions.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible vacation time off program without defined limits.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/27/2026

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.

This role can be performed from any location within the United States.

Your Impact

Evaluate global products and services to identify security vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential improvements to ensure the integrity of Cisco's infrastructure. Adopt an attacker mentality using specialized tools and techniques to emulate real-world adversaries and proactively secure our systems. Partner with industry-leading engineering teams to assess complex architectures and contribute to creative security solutions that protect our customers. Research emerging security topics independently or collaboratively to develop new tools and ideas that drive the evolution of our security posture. Achieve success by delivering highly secured solutions that meet the rigorous demands of our most critical global clients.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (with security research or project-based experience) or a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of professional security experience.
  • 2+ years of red teaming or penetration testing experience with emphasis on remote access, network penetration, Command and Control development and use, and covert channels in Cloud environments
  • 4+ years of Unix experience, including any applicable academic experience.
  • Industry experience with AI/ML frameworks and offensive security tooling.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience as a DevOps engineer
  • Experience in offensive security testing of web applications, APIs, user interfaces, mobile devices, and embedded devices.
  • Experience with full-spectrum red-team tactics
  • Experience in a SOC, SRE, or incident response role.
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively within a diverse, high-energy research team.
  • Excellent communication skills for multi-functional engagement with engineering teams.
  • Adaptability to work with emerging technologies and evolving security landscapes.


About Cisco

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Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
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Revenue
$48 billion
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