Customer Delivery Architect

Cisco; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 179,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is a global leader in networking and security, seeking a senior security architect to design high-assurance architectures and implement Cisco ISE and TrustSec across large-scale environments.

The role involves guiding customers through technology roadmaps, developing automated playbooks, and mentoring engineers to accelerate security delivery. Occasional onsite travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT security, IT consulting, and systems integration for large enterprises.
• Deep technical expertise in at least two areas from Network Security, Network Visibility, Zero Trust Segmentation, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Cloud Security, or E-mail Security.
• Experience designing and implementing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) in large-scale environments.
• Proven end-to-end deployment of TrustSec in complex network topologies.
• Advanced proficiency configuring and troubleshooting multi-vendor security solutions and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design high-assurance security architectures to protect enterprise assets from evolving cyber threats.
• Implement Cisco ISE and TrustSec to establish robust, scalable identity-based access control.
• Develop automated security playbooks to streamline incident response and reduce operational risk.
• Guide customer stakeholders through complex technology roadmaps to align with evolving business requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers to drive technical excellence and improve security delivery velocity.

Skills

Network Security

Zero Trust Segmentation

Tools

Cisco ISE

TrustSec

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 10/30/2026

MEET THE TEAM

Our team serves as the frontline defenders for global enterprises, integrating sophisticated security architectures that safeguard mission-critical data. We play a pivotal role in the larger Cisco ecosystem by turning complex security mandates into seamless, automated operational realities. We are a diverse, highly specialized group of security architects who maintain a culture of constant learning and technical rigor. You will find it exciting to tackle the most demanding security challenges, working alongside industry veterans to define the future of Zero Trust.

YOUR IMPACT

• Design high-assurance security architectures to protect enterprise assets from evolving cyber threats.
• Implement Cisco ISE and TrustSec to establish robust, scalable identity-based network access control to improve organizational posture.
• Develop automated security playbooks to streamline incident response and reduce overall operational risk.
• Guide customer stakeholders through complex technology roadmaps to ensure alignment with evolving business requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers to drive technical excellence and improve our collective security delivery velocity.

There is occassional onsite/travel to customer site in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in IT Security, IT Consulting, and systems integration for large Enterprise entities.
• Deep technical expertise in at least two of the following: Network Security, Network Visibility, Zero Trust Segmentation, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Cloud Security, or E-mail Security.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) within large-scale environments.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end deployment of TrustSec in complex network topologies.
• Advanced proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting multi-vendor security solutions and platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CCIE Security certification or working towards it.
• Exceptional consulting and executive communication skills to influence senior technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure security delivery environments.
• Active contribution to the security community, such as thought leadership, white papers, or conference speaking.
• Strong aptitude for mentoring others and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $169,300.00 to $237,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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

$194,600.00 - $328,600.00

Non-Metro New York State & Washington State

$179,000.00 - $294,000.00

• 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.