Cisco · 17 hours ago
Security Research Engineer I (Full Time) - United States
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$105K/yr - $153K/yrCisco is a leading technology company specializing in data and infrastructure solutions. They are seeking a Security Research Engineer I to engage in securing products and services, identifying security flaws, and collaborating with various teams to implement security initiatives.
Communications InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You are passionate about cloud technology, automation techniques, systems integration, data, and security
You enjoy finding security flaws in critical systems, modeling prototype attacks that malicious actors might take advantage of, and crafting mitigations to thwart motivated and inventive adversaries
Qualification
Required
Recent graduate or in your final year of undergraduate degree. Relevant fields include: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Strong understanding of operating system concepts in the areas of memory management, computer architecture, or binary analysis
Unix experience with an intermediate understanding of security hardening configurations and capabilities
Experience implementing or analyzing network protocols and conducting security testing across web applications, APIs, user interfaces, and embedded devices
Must be a U.S. citizen with legal right to work in the U.S., with no need for visa sponsorship
Preferred
Applied architectural security and secure system design
Cryptographic algorithm design, review, and application
Operating systems security, including secure configuration and virtualization
Network, web, and API protocol analysis, debugging, and security
Secure development practices and exploit development experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1990-02-13IPO
Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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