Cisco · 2 days ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer (Splunk Attack Analyzer)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$211K/yr - $305K/yr
8+ years expCisco is revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity and security in the AI era. The Senior Staff Software Engineer will lead the development of advanced automated threat analysis tools and enhance security systems to defend against cyber threats, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful results.
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Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement detection-as-code and security automation features to identify threats and protect systems and data at scale
Lead technical investigations, analyze, triage, and respond to complex customer and detection analyst reported code-related false positives and false negatives
Drive enhancements and maintenance of detection capabilities in existing security platforms; contribute to the continuous improvement of detection coverage, fidelity, and performance
Champion secure coding best practices and ensure delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested detection code
Lead design and code reviews, contribute to technical documentation, and proactively share knowledge across the team and broader organization
Debug and resolve advanced detection issues, including tuning alerts and investigating false positives/negatives
Actively participate in Agile workflows, help with sprint planning, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners
Shape CI/CD, testing, and automation strategies for detection pipelines in cloud environments
Develop deep product and threat landscape knowledge to deliver user-focused, effective security detections
Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and growth
Qualification
Required
12+ years of professional experience with Bachelor's Degree; or 8+ years experience with Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years of experience with PhD and equivalent practical experience
Experience in software engineering or security engineering, with deep, hands-on expertise in security detection, monitoring, or incident response
Advanced proficiency in Python or Go, with a proven track record developing robust detection logic or security tooling
In-depth understanding of file formats commonly abused by attackers; experience writing decoders and reverse engineering abused file formats
Strong understanding of browser internals, including HTML and JavaScript execution, DOM manipulation, and security implications of active content in web browsers
Expertise in security operations concepts, including attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK), log analysis, threat hunting, and secure coding practices
Strong grasp of software design principles for building scalable and maintainable detection systems
Advanced experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Proficiency with development tools such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, especially relating to detection and alerting logic in complex systems
Preferred
Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence across cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and inspire technical teams
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
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
Flexible vacation time off program
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
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
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