Cisco · 2 weeks ago
Sec Ops Automation Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $241K/yr
5+ years expCisco is transforming how organizations manage infrastructure through intelligent automation and unified control. The Sec Ops Automation Engineer will design, develop, and maintain the automation platform for software supply chain security and compliance, ensuring all components meet security standards.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement automation frameworks and backend services that enable software supply chain security and compliance
Maintain and extend platform capabilities for generation and management of SBOMs, vulnerability reporting, and open-source artifacts
Support and improve automated build pipelines for minimal, hardened OS and application container images and add support for new platforms and applications
Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools and emerging technologies, including AI/ML, to expand capabilities and improve efficiency
Collaborate with other engineering and security teams to ensure Intersight meets Cisco’s compliance and industry standards
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and deploy and manage containerized services on Kubernetes (Docker, Helm). Ensure high availability, performance, observability, and data integrity
Document system design, workflows, and operational processes; create runbooks and onboarding guides
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the security automation platform and supporting infrastructure
Participate in code and design reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 5+ years of experience
5+ years of development experience in Python
Experience with SQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and SQLite
Proficiency in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
In-depth knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm for package management
Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and hands-on Linux administration experience
Preferred
Expertise in software supply chain security, including vulnerability management, secure development practices, and compliance with industry standards
Experience in declarative and scripted Groovy pipelines
Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, and ELK
Proficient in using object-relational mapping (ORM) tools, such as SQLAlchemy
Hands-on experience with orchestration tools including Ansible and Packer
Solid understanding of first-boot configuration such as Ubuntu/Debian image boot process, Subiquity, and cloud-init config
Knowledge of Python AI libraries such as Langchain and FastMCP
Practical experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services
Experience in designing and/or coding medium-sized web applications
Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively independently and in a collaborative environment
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Leadership Team
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