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Meet the Team

Join Cisco's Data Security Team, where we safeguard our most valuable assets-data and people. We are a diverse, collaborative group of problem-solvers committed to building a strong security-first culture. Work alongside us across departments, using cutting-edge tools and technologies to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks.

Your Impact

As an Information Security Engineer II, you will support Cisco's data security posture by assisting with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) efforts focused on protecting data in motion using Microsoft's Purview and Defender security suite. You will ensure data security playbooks are accurate and effective. This role emphasizes policy development, operational support and automation with guidance form experienced information security leaders.

Your Responsibilities

• Support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Cloud Security, and Endpoint System Data Protection initiatives.
• Assist in developing and tuning DLP policies using Microsoft Purview and Defender tools.
• Collaborate with security operations to transition data discovery and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) capabilities into operational workflows.
• Help maintain and tune DSPM tools to identify and mitigate data risks.
• Participate in policy development aligned with NIST-CSF and CIS hardening baselines.
• Support automation and AI/ML initiatives conceptually and assist in operational tuning.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk and Compliance, Privacy, and business units to embed security into system designs and workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent project experience).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender, and related security tools is acceptable; direct hands-on experience is a plus but not required. Mentorship will be provided.
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript).
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, from academic projects or internships.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST-CSF, CIS baselines, and GDPR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CCSP.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in security.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a security-first culture.

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

• 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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto 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

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.