[Remote] Security Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco develops solutions that connect and protect organizations across physical and digital environments. The Security Engineer will lead the architecture, design, and operation of enterprise vulnerability scanning and exposure management services using Tenable platforms, while improving scanning coverage, compliance alignment, service reliability, and security operations. The role also collaborates across technical teams, analyzes operational data, mentors team members, and provides Tier 2 support.
Responsibilities
- Drive the architecture, design, and operational strategy for enterprise vulnerability scanning services using Tenable One and related platforms
- Develop and implement scanning methodologies across diverse environments to ensure comprehensive asset coverage and compliance adherence
- Collaborate with multiple teams to align scanning practices with business and regulatory requirements, enhancing the organization's security posture
- Analyze operational data to identify and resolve scanning issues, improving service reliability and effectiveness
- Mentor team members and provide Tier 2 support to maintain high service quality and operational excellence
Skills
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of hands-on experience with Tenable.io, Tenable Vulnerability Management, and/or Tenable One
- Proven ability to architect and operate enterprise vulnerability scanning programs
- Strong knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle and compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
- Experience with credentialed, external, agent-based, web application, cloud, and segmented network scanning
- Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure including Windows, Linux, networking, firewalls, proxies, DNS, authentication, and cloud platforms
- Experience with Tenable Web App Scanning, Tenable Cloud Security, Tenable Identity Exposure, Tenable Attack Surface Management, Tenable.sc, Nessus, or Nessus Manager
- Proficiency with Tenable APIs, automation scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash), or data pipeline orchestration
- Background supporting regulated environments such as PCI, healthcare, financial services, or government audits
- Security certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, CySA+, GIAC, or relevant Tenable certifications
- Familiarity with risk-based vulnerability management frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK
Benefits
- U.S. employees are offered medical, dental and vision insurance, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules.
- A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
- 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.
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