Security Research Engineer

Cisco UK

Base: $101,500 - $144,500; bonus/equity: eligible ...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on the nature of the role).
Master's degree in computer science or related field
2+ years secure coding and code analysis experience
Operating system concepts including memory management
Cisco UK is seeking a Security Research Engineer to join their dynamic security team, which emphasizes a casual work environment and a strong work/life balance. The role involves evaluating products for security vulnerabilities and collaborating with engineering teams, requiring expertise in secure coding and software testing

Job Summary

  • The successful applicant will perform work on US Government classified environments requiring strict adherence to citizenship rules.
  • The Advanced Security Initiatives Group (ASIG) serves as Cisco's elite unit dedicated to identifying vulnerabilities and hardening products against real-world threats.
  • Employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid parental leave, and flexible vacation time off programs.

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Cisco UK is seeking a Security Research Engineer to join their dynamic security team, which emphasizes a casual work environment and a strong work/life balance. The role involves evaluating products for security vulnerabilities and collaborating with engineering teams, requiring expertise in secure coding and software testing.

Salary

Base: $101,500 - $144,500; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonuses and restricted stock units; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 2+ years secure coding and code analysis experience
  • Operating system concepts including memory management
  • Binary analysis experience required
  • Experience building technical tooling
  • AI/ML frameworks and research tooling knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Unix system hardening expertise
  • Applied cryptography background
  • Network protocol analysis skills
  • DevOps security experience
  • OSCP certification preferred
  • Innovative problem-solving record
  • Collaborative team environment

Key Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, LPR, asylee, or refugee)
  • Work must be performed on U.S. soil if specified by government
  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience OR Master's degree
  • 2+ years professional security experience in development or testing
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining technical tooling

Work Rights

Must have US Person status (citizen, LPR, asylee, or refugee)

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