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Job Details
The application window has been extended to 3/20/2025.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
(This is a hybrid role working onsite 1 to 3 days a week in the Fulton, Maryland office)
Meet the Team
Join Cisco's Security Technology Group, where innovation meets the network and content security. Our Network and Content Security Team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge security solutions that protect the world's digital infrastructure. As a member of our platform software team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects related to the ASA and FTD hardware platforms, contributing to the development of Cisco Firewalls (CSF) and shaping the future of network security.
Your Impact
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Test Engineer who is passionate about platform software and eager to tackle complex challenges in network security and virtualization. This is a unique opportunity to influence the design and development of next-generation security products that safeguard critical data and communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers in the development of innovative software test solutions for Cisco's security products.
Architect, design, and implement software test automation frameworks for new product features and platform behaviors that run using a Linux environment, pushing the boundaries of security technology.
Engage in the software testing development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, and maintenance of software tests.
Manage the development team lab infrastructure. This includes equipment installation, cable management, power management, and network management activities.
Develop and optimize complex, multi-module codebases, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Identify and track solutions to software defects to ensure robust and secure software product releases.
Play a pivotal role in setting project objectives, timelines, and resource allocation, driving projects to successful completion.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 7 years of experience, or Master's degree with 5 years of experience in a development role.
Automation test experience using various scripting languages such as Python and Bash in a Linux environment.
Test Management and Tool Knowledge on topics including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery strategies and Agile test methods.
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere virtual machine management, cloud device management, experience with Docker, and container-based application management processes.
Experience with networking protocols, particularly TCP/IP for Lab network LAN management and Layer 2 technologies for Lab network switch management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Cisco products and IOS is advantageous.
Experience with Source Control Management tools such as Git and Perforce.
Background in Agile software development practices, fostering efficient and iterative project progress.
Familiarity with security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and web security solutions.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, documentation, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated expertise in software design, implementation, and debugging techniques.
#WeAreCisco
#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
Our passion is connection, we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience a one company with many careers environment, where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
(This is a hybrid role working onsite 1 to 3 days a week in the Fulton, Maryland office)
Meet the Team
Join Cisco's Security Technology Group, where innovation meets the network and content security. Our Network and Content Security Team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge security solutions that protect the world's digital infrastructure. As a member of our platform software team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects related to the ASA and FTD hardware platforms, contributing to the development of Cisco Firewalls (CSF) and shaping the future of network security.
Your Impact
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Test Engineer who is passionate about platform software and eager to tackle complex challenges in network security and virtualization. This is a unique opportunity to influence the design and development of next-generation security products that safeguard critical data and communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers in the development of innovative software test solutions for Cisco's security products.
Architect, design, and implement software test automation frameworks for new product features and platform behaviors that run using a Linux environment, pushing the boundaries of security technology.
Engage in the software testing development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, and maintenance of software tests.
Manage the development team lab infrastructure. This includes equipment installation, cable management, power management, and network management activities.
Develop and optimize complex, multi-module codebases, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Identify and track solutions to software defects to ensure robust and secure software product releases.
Play a pivotal role in setting project objectives, timelines, and resource allocation, driving projects to successful completion.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 7 years of experience, or Master's degree with 5 years of experience in a development role.
Automation test experience using various scripting languages such as Python and Bash in a Linux environment.
Test Management and Tool Knowledge on topics including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery strategies and Agile test methods.
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere virtual machine management, cloud device management, experience with Docker, and container-based application management processes.
Experience with networking protocols, particularly TCP/IP for Lab network LAN management and Layer 2 technologies for Lab network switch management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Cisco products and IOS is advantageous.
Experience with Source Control Management tools such as Git and Perforce.
Background in Agile software development practices, fostering efficient and iterative project progress.
Familiarity with security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and web security solutions.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, documentation, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated expertise in software design, implementation, and debugging techniques.
#WeAreCisco
#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
Our passion is connection, we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience a one company with many careers environment, where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
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