Job description Cisco Next-Generation Fire Power Threat Defence (FTD) is the flagship product of the Security Business Group (SBG). FTD integrates award-willing ASA Firewall services and world's best and most well-known IPS engine SNORT in to a high-performance appliance. It is a very successful product and continues to lead the market with threat centric focus and market-differentiating features. Though we take extraordinary pride in being market leaders in threat security for a long time, we are constantly innovating and improving our solutions to address the constantly evolving threat perceptions and changing data security paradigms so that our customers are always secure. We take our customers' trust in us very seriously and go all the way to ensure we protect their data at all times. Our team works on leading security and threat mitigation solutions that are hard-working, scalable, and easily manageable. Currently, FTD team in India is looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who can work optimally in a collaborative environment and lead/supply to the development of our next-generation firewall technologies. Primary Responsibilities: Developing new platforms and platform capabilities for Next Generation Firewall-Security Platforms What You'll Do * You will be responsible for developing new platform infrastructure and capabilities for the Firepower Next-Gen Security Platforms. * You’re a very motivated Lead Software Engineer and passionate about learning and supplying to the team and the business with "can do" demeanour. Being sensitive on time critical work. * Strong design/ programming ethic. Knowledge of designing large-scale systems in C/C++ environments is helpful. * Dedication to Quality: Ability to ensure and commit to a higher standard of quality than usual in the face of time-to-market pressures. * Strong OS fundamentals and networking concepts are a requirement. * Good experience in networking and security systems Who You'll Work With You will work with the young, energetic & dynamic security development team. You will also have to closely work with the TME's/ PM's to define strategies for further products. Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn. Who You Are Required skills: * 10+ plus years of hands-on development experience in Linux/C/C++. * Good with writing distributed platforms and system software * Experienced with board bring up, writing, and debugging device drivers, File systems, Kernel programming * Deep understanding of Linux and network resource management * Excellent C/C++ programming skills and possess strong analytical and logical solving skills * Experience with CPU/Memory Management/IO and Virtualization technologies * Embedded platform development * Strong C/C++ Programming skills * Prior experience leading platform development activities. * Aptitude to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Highly Desired skills: * Good knowledge on L2(VLAN, SVI's, ether-channel, TCAM, etc..)/L3 networking skills * Experience and knowledge on - * Routing & Switching (OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / VLAN / STP / DHCP / multicast) * Hands on experience with Legitimate and Malware Application Traffic generator tools, Linux, Windows, Packet tracer, Wireshark, and tcpdump Tools * Familiar with - Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper, Fortinet products preferred * Strong automation background on python, Java etc. * Handle multiple tasks at once and work independently with minimal managerial mentorship * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Strong team-building skills. This role requires the ability to work across departments and with other teams * Ability to continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement. * Ability to initiate and participate in organizational efforts to improve overall group productivity and effectiveness What You'll Do Participate in designing and developing of New/Existing Functionality in the Product Ability to focus on deep internal aspects of the feature \#WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. 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