Security Research Engineer ; Intern

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Meet the Team

The mission of the Security & Trust Organization (S&TO) is to secure products and services, protect Cisco and its employees, and cultivate trust with our customers, partners, and regulators. Thrive on our dynamic and collaborative team where you'll work closely with a diverse network of internal and external stakeholders to drive essential security initiatives. The Security and Trust Organization (S&TO) is dedicated to cultivating an innovative, growth-focused culture.

You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across Cisco-including IT, Product, Customer Experience (CX), and nearly every business unit, to deliver critical security solutions.

Your Impact

Passionate about cloud technology, automation techniques, systems integration, data, and security

Ability to simply and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders

Possess strong problem-solving instincts and attention to detail

Self-Motivated learner who can ramp up on new technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program. Relevant fields include:
  Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science or related field.

• Proficient in programming and scripting languages including C/C++, Python, and Java

• Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, operating systems, embedded development, and database systems

• Hands-on experience with QA, testing, debugging, and web application and web services development

• Must be a U.S. citizen, able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux, Networking concepts, OS fundamentals, Embedded Development, and/or ML

• Hands on QA, Testing, and/or Debugging skills

• Experience with Databases, Web Application Development, and Web Services

• Cyber security focus, participation in CTFs (Capture The Flag)

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees
  ** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick time carried forward from one calendar yearto 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…