Cisco · 12 hours ago
Director, AI Security and Research (SURGe - Foundation AI)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$292K/yr - $369K/yr
8+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity, and they are seeking a Director of AI Security and Research. This role involves leading research at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, defining strategic priorities, and collaborating with various teams to advance the mission of Foundation AI.
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Responsibilities
Lead a small, high-performing, and technically diverse team focused on research at the convergence of AI and cybersecurity
Partner with product marketing, communications, and social media teams to develop marketing and public relations strategies for major research projects
Develop and refine emerging security use cases for Cisco products, reflecting priority customer challenges, market trends, the evolving threat landscape, and unique business opportunities
Evangelize Foundation AI’s vision, strategy, and roadmap at industry events and with global customers and partners
Identify, attract, and mentor security talent at Cisco to expand and elevate the company’s security profile
Represent Foundation AI’s technology strategy in executive discussions and cross-organizational planning forums
Cultivate a high-performing research culture that values scientific curiosity, disciplined execution, and measurable impact
Qualification
Required
8+ years' experience in formal cyber security, threat research and development background
Proven experience in AI safety, evaluation methodologies, and engineering best practices for mission-critical systems
Proven on-going research background in AI and cybersecurity
Familiarity with common security products and their role in supporting organizational risk reduction
Portfolio of public-facing materials (e.g., whitepapers, blogs, presentations)
Deep understanding of cybersecurity and AI challenges, concepts, and capabilities
Preferred
Track record of leading cross-functional teams that bridge research, evangelism, and cybersecurity
Proven ability to drive alignment and execution across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to communicate concisely and confidently with audiences of all sizes
Comfortable working remotely and across multiple time zones with minimal supervision
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 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
Cisco’s 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
Eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
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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