Remote Security Research Lead - Offensive Security

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution

20 days Paid Time Off (PTO) each year

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to join the Advanced Security Initiatives Group. You will evaluate global products and services to identify security vulnerabilities while working collaboratively with skilled researchers and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and have over six years of experience in red teaming and penetration testing. The role offers a supportive environment that encourages work/life balance and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of red teaming or penetration testing experience, emphasizing network penetration.
• 4+ years of exploit development and cloud security experience.
• 6+ years of technical leadership experience in security assessments.
• Solid understanding of Python, Go, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate global products to identify security vulnerabilities.
• Adopt an attacker mentality to emulate adversaries.
• Research security topics independently or collaboratively.

Skills

red teaming

penetration testing

exploit development

cloud security

Unix

Python

Go

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

MS/MBA

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to join the Advanced Security Initiatives Group. You will evaluate global products and services to identify security vulnerabilities while working collaboratively with skilled researchers and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and have over six years of experience in red teaming and penetration testing. The role offers a supportive environment that encourages work/life balance and continuous learning.