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2012081 - AI Security Engineer (Remote)
The application window is expected to close on: June 14, 2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role is remote and can be performed from anywhere in the U.S.
Meet the Team
We are building an AI security program from the ground up - and this role sits at the foundation of it. As an AI Security Engineer, you will help write the framework, design the workflows, and stand up the systems that determine how this company evaluates and governs every AI tool it adopts and builds.
This is an engineering-minded role. You will not just document policy - you will build the intake automation, design the assessment pipeline, and create the tooling that makes AI governance scalable. If you are the kind of person who wants to understand how things work technically, write the process before anyone tells you how it should go, and see your work become the foundation other teams build on, this is the role.
Your Impact
As an AI Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling Cisco's AI governance program from the ground up. You will design and implement workflows, frameworks, and automation that ensure every AI tool Cisco adopts or builds meets rigorous security standards. Your work will directly influence how AI risks are assessed, managed, and mitigated across the company, enabling secure innovation and compliance with evolving regulations.
Design and refine the AI tool assessment workflow and security requirements framework.
Develop and automate processes for evaluating, approving, and revalidating AI tools.
Create clear, actionable assessment reports and technical guidance for diverse stakeholders.
Monitor AI governance regulations and vendor practices to update program policies.
Build and maintain automated pipelines, threat assessments, and the AI tool risk register.
Continuously improve the AI governance process based on operational insights and feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a software engineering or security-related role, demonstrating practical application of engineering principles in a workplace environment.
Proficiency in scripting with Python or Go, with hands-on experience in developing automation, agents, or bots to solve real-world problems.
Fundamental understanding of CI/CD pipelines and practices, including experience contributing to or maintaining automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
Foundational knowledge of AI systems and engineering concepts, able to explain system workings and apply problem-solving skills to design or improve processes and tools.
Strong technical communication and analytical skills, capable of producing clear, structured documentation and decomposing complex problems into actionable recommendations with attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
Coursework or hands-on exposure to AI.
Any experience building or improving a process.
Familiarity with security frameworks - NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar.
Additional scripting or automation experience.
Why Cisco?
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.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $123,600.00 to $174,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
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 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
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.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.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$123,600.00 - $200,100.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$109,900.00 - $181,600.00
For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
