Security Consulting Engineer

123 Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a senior security architect to lead end‑to‑end security design, deployment, and optimization across customer environments. You will guide migrations, validate designs, and serve as a focal point for proactive problem resolution and technical guidance across Cisco and competitive technologies.

You will build and review high‑ and low‑level designs, implement change plans, and create lab simulations to deliver scalable, resilient security solutions while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Cisco Security solutions (e.g., Firewalls, Cisco‑ISE, Cisco Secure Workload, Email and Web Security, Secure Network Analytics, Cisco Secure Access).
• Proven migration experience with Cisco and competitive security products in enterprise or service provider environments.
• Knowledge of cloud security architecture and deployment on at least one major cloud platform (GCP, Azure, or AWS).
• Experience using AI and automation tools to enhance security operations, optimize workflows, and drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive technology design, deploy, optimize, migrate, and troubleshoot Cisco security solutions, integrating them seamlessly with customer environments and third‑party systems.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycle: architecting security solutions, guiding migrations, validating designs, and serving as a focal point for proactive problem resolution, escalation support and technical guidance across Cisco and competitive technologies.
• Build and review design recommendations, including High‑Level Design (HLD), Low‑Level Design (LLD), Implementation/Change Management Plans, and build customer simulations in lab to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.
• Collaborate across internal and external teams to align security strategy, support presales activities, and translate business requirements into innovative, customer‑focused solution designs.
• Leverage AI and automation to optimize complex workflows and reduce operational overhead, identify opportunities for broader team adoption, and ensure AI‑informed work consistently meets high standards of accuracy and impact.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying emerging security trends, mentoring team members, and championing best practices to elevate overall delivery excellence.

Skills

Cisco Security

Cloud Security

AI & Automation

Migration Experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Job description

Meet the Team Building the Future of Cybersecurity The CXC APJC Security Technology group is at the forefront of Cisco’s mission to secure the digital world for customers across the globe. Our team delivers innovative, high-impact security solutions for a diverse range of clients—spanning telecommunications, finance, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure.

Work with top security experts and industry leaders. Gain exposure to complex, high-visibility projects across the globe. Develop advanced skills in AI, cloud, and emerging cybersecurity technologies. Make an impact—help shape Cisco’s security strategy and customer outcomes. Grow your career with structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement. If you are passionate about cybersecurity, eager to take on new challenges, and ready to help secure the digital future, we invite you to apply to the CXC APJC Security Technology group.

Your Impact

Lead and drive technology design, deploy, optimize, migrate, and troubleshoot Cisco security solutions, integrating them seamlessly with customer environments and third‑party systems.

Provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycle: architecting security solutions, guiding migrations, validating designs, and serving as a focal point for proactive problem resolution, escalation support and technical guidance across Cisco and competitive technologies.

Build and review design recommendations, including High‑Level Design (HLD), Low‑Level Design (LLD), Implementation/Change Management Plans, and build customer simulations in lab to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.

Collaborate across internal and external teams to align security strategy, support presales activities, and translate business requirements into innovative, customer‑focused solution designs.

Leverage AI and automation to optimize complex workflows and reduce operational overhead, identify opportunities for broader team adoption, and ensure AI‑informed work consistently meets high standards of accuracy and impact.

Drive continuous improvement by identifying emerging security trends, mentoring team members, and championing best practices to elevate overall delivery excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Cisco Security solutions (e.g., Firewalls, Cisco‑ISE, Cisco Secure Workload, Email and Web Security, Secure Network Analytics, Cisco Secure Access).
• Proven migration experience with Cisco and competitive security products in enterprise or service provider environments.
• Knowledge of cloud security architecture and deployment on at least one major cloud platform (GCP, Azure, or AWS).
• Experience using AI and automation tools to enhance security operations, optimize workflows, and drive operational efficiency.

Shift Requirement

• Must be willing to work in a swing shift to support customers across the Americas (AMER) region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification: Professional level (CCNP) or Expert level CCIE Security or equivalent, CISSP/CCSA Cloud Security certification (e.g., AWS/Azure Security/GCP).
• Security Reference Architecture experience (e.g., ZTNA, NIST, 3GPP, ETSI, AI Infrastructure).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in diverse, cross‑functional teams.

Why Cisco?

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. Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.