Network Security & Quality Programs Lead

Cisco; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 172,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead security and quality initiatives within Network Engineering. You will coordinate across Software Engineering, Security & Trust, Compliance, and Sales to drive measurable outcomes.

You will define metrics, develop dashboards with BI teams, and guide execution plans with risk assessments to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across Cisco’s Networking portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with many years of related experience or a master’s degree with substantial related experience.
• 5+ years of program management experience in Networking/Software/InfoSec programs.
• 3+ years leading software programs or releases.

Responsibilities

• Program manage complex security programs across Networking with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Engineering to set security metrics and goals usable by other product groups.
• Drive security improvement plans, reduce vulnerabilities, and monitor component health.

Skills

Program management

Security metrics

Dashboards

Executive reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Xray

Codex

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GitHub Copilot

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead security and quality initiatives within Network Engineering. You will coordinate across Software Engineering, Security & Trust, Compliance, and Sales to drive measurable outcomes.

You will define metrics, develop dashboards with BI teams, and guide execution plans with risk assessments to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across Cisco’s Networking portfolio.