Application window is expected to close on 09/20/2024. 

What you will do:

• This position is critically needed to support Product Security testing for Next Generation Firewall (NGFW). Participate in complete life cycle of features right from inception till it’s get delivered as part of release includes Reviews, test planning, and end-to-end security testing. 

• Performs penetration testing on devices and features to exploit and compromise defined targets ranging from web applications to hardware. 

• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, cloud, OS, hardware, and databases, etc... 

• Participate in Product Security team as a senior subject matter expert and tester. 

• Write test plans and create and execute test cases. 

• Document technical and security findings identified during testing and security assessments and provide security recommendations. 

• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk assessments on complex systems. 

• Evaluate devices and features for possible attack vectors to either the device itself or the user. 

• Track bugs/vulnerabilities through development lifecycle to ensure resolve. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Typically requires BS / MS with Computer Science / Computer Networks 5+ years of related experience. 

• 3+ years of web application penetration testing experience is a requirement. Technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication, and security protocols 

• Experience in vulnerability identification and remediation is a requirement. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of security principles, policies, and industry best practices 

• Experience with using open-source security tools, with strong understanding of cross-site scripting, SQL injection and other web related vulnerabilities and attacks 

• Experience in evasion techniques. 

• Experience using NMAP, Nessus, and other automated scanning tools. 

• Good Hands-on experience in Python, Java Script and API based development knowledge is required. 

• Good understanding of networking architecture such as Routing/Switching (OSPF / BGP, EIGRP, VLAN), IP, TCP/UDP, and application layers such as HTTP, SMTP, etc. 

• Good understanding in security products & technologies like Firewall, NAT, IPS, and VPN 

• Having Cisco Certification such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE (Routing / Security) is a plus. 

• Experience in analyzing crash logs, stack trace, faults by utilizing basic debugging techniques. 

• Excellent analytical, communication and technical skills 

• Ability to deliver results in a short time and experience working in fast paced high growth tech companies. 

Why Cisco? 

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you! 

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise. 

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that). 

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions. 

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! #WeAreCisco