Sr. Software Engineer, Secure Network Analytics Platform

The deadline for applications is expected to close March 28, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applicants is received.

The position is open to remote candidates; preference will be given to candidates located in Atlanta, GA, Cary, NC, Boston, MA, Fulton, MD, Austin, TX or Ann Arbor, MI.

Who We Are

Cisco Secure Network Analytics (SNA)is a platform that provides comprehensive network visibility and security analytics. It detects and responds to threats in real-time by continuously analyzing network activities to establish a baseline of normal behavior. The platform uses advanced analytics, including behavioral modeling, machine learning algorithms, and global threat intelligence to identify anomalies and detect threats. It offers deployment models both on-premises hardware or virtual machines. Cisco SNA integrates with Cisco Extended Detection and Response (XDR) as part our Breach suite for extended threat investigation and response capabilities.

Your Impact

Secure Network Analytics is an advanced network telemetry security product and a critical component of Cisco's security portfolio. The SNA Platform Team delivers a robust base upon which all other SNA services run along with providing other key services.

As a Software Engineer on this team, you will support the implementation of a security detection system that helps identify cyber threats for our customers. You will be challenged to solve tough engineering problems using some of the latest tools, technologies and approaches while being exposed to many of our Linux subsystems and services such as Networking, SSH, PAM and more. You will use your individual talent and ideas to support and bolster your team. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Design and implement APIs, frameworks, and systems services needed by other development teams and/or features.
• Participate in healthy discussions driving quality solution delivery.
• Collaborate with an Agile/Scrum team to define and deliver a robust platform supporting innovative security solutions.
• Qualify innovation ideas with supportive research and data, balancing confidence with humility.
• Lead postmortems and write root cause analysis.
• Share knowledge across teams both informally and formally.

We believe in building strong diverse teams and look for people that feel the same. You will be part of a big company with a small company feel whose focus is making the world a safer place.

Minimum Qualifications for this Role:

• Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 7 years professional software engineering experience, with at least two years developing platforms and features in the Linux runtime environment
• Experience working with Python3 standard libraries
• CI/CD Pipeline/Infrastructure development including tools like Git, Docker and/or Jenkins
• API, framework and/or integrations design

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Debian and/or Ubuntu runtime environment experience
• Bash Scripting and/or Pytest unit testing framework experience
• In depth understanding of networking (routing, TCP/IPKnowledge of security principles such as TLS, CIA and cryptography
• Experience delivering security products for enterprise customers
• Technical leadership in the delivery of high-quality design features
• Identification of collaboration opportunities across teams that increase customer value

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box!

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? 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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