Security Tech Lead, Talos Data Analytics & Engineering

Who We Are

The Talos Data Analytics and Engineering organization plays a pivotal role in providing critical security intelligence, data, and tools to both Cisco security research teams and customers.

Your Impact

You have the passion and work ethic to go after complex technical challenges and hold yourself and others to the highest standards. You truly believe that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. You demonstrate your dedication to having a positive impact on the team through your daily interactions with members of your team. You deliver results, fostering integrity and trust.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Leader to guide our engineering team in security software development and SOC2 compliance efforts. This role involves hands on coding, leading technical projects, ensuring best practices, and driving innovation in our software development processes. Typical responsibilities include:

• Technical Leadership: Mentor a team of developers, providing guidance on security best practices in software design, development, and deployment, and lead an effort on SOC2 compliance.
• Infrastructure as Code: Oversee the security aspects and maintenance of AWS infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring scalable and reliable system architecture.
• Programming and Development: Lead the development of secure software solutions using Python and Go, focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Cloud Management: Provide architecture guidance on methods to secure our AWS infrastructure and IAM solutions.
• Security and Compliance: Collaborate with the centralized security team to ensure that systems are secure and meet SOC 2 compliance standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives around security to enhance software quality and team productivity.

Minimum Qualifications for this Role:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years experience in software development, with a focus on secure development in cloud environments.
• Experience with security practices and security compliance regulations
• Previous technical mentorship/leadership experience

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in Python, Java and/or Go programming languages.
• Strong understanding of AWS services and architecture.
• SOC 2, ISO, Fedramp compliance experience
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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. Simply put - we power the future.

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.