Information Security Engineer II (Full-Time) – United States

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Applications are accepted until further notice

Meet the team

The Cloud Assurance, Readiness & Compliance (CloudARC) team in Cisco’s Security and Trust Organization helps our cloud platforms maintain strong security standards and protect customer data around the world. Our work supports Cisco’s commitment to building trust, transparency, and safety across all global markets. We are a welcoming, diverse team of security engineers and compliance specialists who value open collaboration, continuous learning, and active mentorship. What makes our team exciting is the opportunity to partner directly with engineering, product, and legal teams to shape the future of cloud security.

Your impact

Support security assessments and external audits (such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001) to protect customer data and build lasting trust. Partner with engineering teams to guide the adoption of Common Cloud Controls and establish consistent security practices. Review cloud systems to identify security gaps, summarize findings, and help teams complete remediation plans. Collaborate with team leaders and audit partners to streamline evidence gathering and improve automated reporting.

Minimum qualifications

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field (0+ years experience); OR Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 1–2 years of experience or technical cybersecurity internships.

• Cloud Fundamentals: Hands-on academic, project, or professional experience with major cloud platforms (such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Compliance Frameworks: Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001/17/18, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, C5, or ENS.

• Security Concepts: Academic coursework or practical understanding of core security domains, such as Secure SDLC, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Vulnerability Management, and access controls.

• Technical Assessment: Experience evaluating system architectures, reviewing security controls, and preparing structured audit evidence.

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications: Holding or working toward foundational security certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, Cloud Practitioner, CCSK, or CISA in progress.

• Automation & Scripting: Basic familiarity with scripting languages or query tools (such as Python, Bash, SQL, or REST APIs) for data collection.

• Hands-on Exposure: Experience participating in academic security labs, collegiate competitions, or risk assessment projcts.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to share technical security concepts clearly with cross-functional partners. 

• Adaptability & Mindset: A curious, collaborative mindset with an enthusiasm for learning and problem-solving in a team environment.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.