Sr Software Engineer Cloud Infra & Security (Cisco SDWAN)

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance cloud infrastructure and security services. This role involves designing secure architectures, ensuring compliance with FedRamp standards, and developing large-scale streaming pipelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python and AWS, along with a strong background in cloud security. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will impact the future of cloud services. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to work in a dynamic environment that fosters growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Paid time off for volunteering

Flexible vacation time

Sick time off

Paid holidays

Performance-based incentive pay

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience, especially in Python.
• Experience in designing cloud security infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure cloud infra services.
• Lead FedRamp compliance efforts and audits.

Skills

Python

AWS

Cloud Infra

Database Development

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

AWS GovCloud

Kafka

Spark

Job description

Sr Software Engineer Cloud Infra & Security (Cisco SDWAN)

Location:

San Jose, California, US

Area of Interest

Compensation Range

157400 USD - 222200 USD

Job Type

Professional

Network (incl: IIoT, SD-WAN, & ThousandEyes)

Job Id

1438454

The application window is expected to close on 5/16/25.

This position requires that you commute to the San Jose, CA office at least 3 days a week.

Meet the Team

Cisco's SDWan vAnalytics team develops Cisco vAnalytics a cloud-based analytics service for Cisco SD-WAN offering comprehensive insights into application and network performance. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our SDWAN vAnalytics Cloud Infra & Services team.

Your Impact

In this role, you will design, develop secure cloud infra services and lead FedRamp compliance efforts, serving as the lead to engagements and audits. You’ll review and define FedRAMP/Security needs, and recommend configurations With your expertise in AWS cloud Infra, data processing, cloud security, encryption, and vulnerability management.

• Secure Architecture Knowledge: Design and implement cloud security Infra services architectures that meet security requirements.
• Cloud Security Expertise: Recommend secure configurations for cloud services (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government), balancing FedRAMP and security best practices.
• Building large scale real-time streaming pipelines using AWS or Kafka or Spark
• As part of this role, you will also be responsible for developing & maintaining services in a FedRAMP compliant environment
• FedRAMP-Specific Guidance: Advise on requirements like container scanning (e.g., runtime security, image integrity) and vulnerability management (e.g., risk prioritization, scan schedules).

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience with an expert-level of experience coding in Python, and strong AWS, Cloud Infra, and database development experience
• Design and implementation experience with cloud security infrastructure services
• Security compliance experience with AWS cloud infrastructure development
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, and Dev Ops
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or similar

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to articulate design choices based on an expert understanding of the product, technology, and ROI
• Knowledge and use of Docker, cloud technologies (AWS, Infra) security
• Building large scale real-time streaming pipelines using AWS or Kafka or Spark
• Able to scope work accurately and provide reliable estimates for project milestones and completion
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills
• The successful applicant will be performing work in a FedRAMP environment, and therefore, be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil.

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

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.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

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