Senior Counsel, Security Governance & Trust Operations

Cisco Systems, Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a senior legal advisor to partner with the Security and Trust Organization on cybersecurity governance, compliance, and operations. The role focuses on policies, standards, and procedures that support trust in Cisco’s AI deployment and enterprise security posture.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to address risk, contract escalations, and certifications while shaping governance frameworks across the organization.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent and active admission to practice law.
• 7+ years' experience in a legal role.
• Mastery of security and resilience laws.
• Experience advising on security governance, operations, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on cybersecurity governance and compliance.
• Lead coordination with internal teams, outside counsel, and stakeholders in cybersecurity matters.
• Advise on risks around trust, product testing, certifications, and contracts.
• Support development and improvement of security governance policies, standards, and controls.
• Review and negotiate security-related enterprise and product contract escalations.

Skills

Legal counsel

Security governance

Compliance

Policy review

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a senior legal advisor to partner with the Security and Trust Organization on cybersecurity governance, compliance, and operations. The role focuses on policies, standards, and procedures that support trust in Cisco’s AI deployment and enterprise security posture.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to address risk, contract escalations, and certifications while shaping governance frameworks across the organization.