Senior Counsel: Security Governance & Trust (Hybrid)

Cisco Systems, Inc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior legal advisor focused on governance, compliance and operations within its Security and Trust Organization in the United States.

You will provide expert legal analysis on security policies and standards that underpin trust in Cisco’s products and services, collaborating with internal teams and external partners. The role emphasizes strategic governance, policy development, and handling product testing, certifications, and risk management to protect

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent with active admission to practice law
• 7+ years of legal experience in security/governance
• Strong background in security governance, operations and trust
• Experience advising on policy, standards and contract issues

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on cybersecurity governance and compliance within Cisco's Security and Trust Organization.
• Lead coordination with legal, outside counsel, communications and other stakeholders in cybersecurity.
• Advise on risks related to trust, product testing, certifications, customer trust, RFPs and contract escalations.
• Develop, implement and improve security governance policies, standards and controls.
• Review and negotiate enterprise and product security contract escalations.

Skills

Legal counsel

Cybersecurity governance

Regulatory compliance

Policy drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior legal advisor focused on governance, compliance and operations within its Security and Trust Organization in the United States.

You will provide expert legal analysis on security policies and standards that underpin trust in Cisco’s products and services, collaborating with internal teams and external partners. The role emphasizes strategic governance, policy development, and handling product testing, certifications, and risk management to protect