Remote Senior Software Security Lead — AI-Driven Security

Cisco Systems; West Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 139,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a Senior Software Security Lead to own security for the IT and Enterprise Operations portfolio, guiding threat modeling, secure design reviews, and risk-based decisions.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, and IT leadership to translate threat trends into prioritized actions and apply AI-security frameworks across platforms.

This remote role offers broad impact across Cisco's enterprise technology landscape and security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years in software/security engineering with senior or lead responsibilities.
• Experience leading threat modeling and secure design reviews for complex systems, including AI features.
• Ability to translate SAST/DAST/SCA findings into risk-based remediation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Own portfolio risk with data-backed security posture for IT and Enterprise Operations.
• Lead threat modeling and secure design reviews across the portfolio.
• Advise product, engineering, and leadership to align security with business goals.
• Define security metrics and drive risk reduction and timely remediation.

Skills

Threat modeling

Security reviews

SAST/DAST/SCA

Influence leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a Senior Software Security Lead to own security for the IT and Enterprise Operations portfolio, guiding threat modeling, secure design reviews, and risk-based decisions.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, and IT leadership to translate threat trends into prioritized actions and apply AI-security frameworks across platforms.

This remote role offers broad impact across Cisco's enterprise technology landscape and security posture.