Description

About the Company:

Cisco is a world leader in IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions. The company is known for its culture of innovation, collaboration, and its powerful drive to build an inclusive future. With a legacy in both hardware and software innovation, Cisco fosters a space where passionate technologists thrive.

About the Team:

You will join the Cisco Network Security team, which delivers cutting-edge, cloud-delivered security capabilities. This team processes 80+ billion daily internet requests from 65+ million users, developing and enhancing products like Firepower Threat Defense, SecureX, DNS Security, and more.

Role Summary:

You will contribute to test planning, execution, and automation of security/networking products. The role blends hands-on testing with automation development and involves close collaboration with product and support teams to ensure high-quality security features.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in test planning and testing of new/existing features
• Investigate and test internal system features and OS integrations
• Provide timely issue resolution through collaboration with customer support
• Automate test cases (UI & API)
• Set up lab environments from scratch
• Learn and adapt to new technologies/platforms

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in Networking/Security domain testing
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, IPv6, and network management protocols
• Strong knowledge of network security concepts (IPS/IDS, NAT, ACL, VPNs)
• Experience with routing & switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLAN, DHCP, STP, multicast)
• Experience with virtual technologies: ESXi, KVM, AWS, Azure, OCI
• Hands-on with tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, and traffic generators
• Familiarity with security products (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, Checkpoint)
• Strong skills in Python (and optionally Java) for test automation
• Experience in DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and general automation
• Experience in UI and API testing frameworks

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of malware traffic analysis
• Exposure to large-scale cloud-based security systems
• Familiarity with SecureX, Snort, DNS security, etc.

Why Join Cisco:

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and impact-driven team
• Work on cutting-edge security technologies affecting millions globally
• Flexible work policies and volunteering opportunities
• Competitive compensation, health & wellness benefits, and career mobility

This is an ideal role for an experienced test engineer who wants to grow into a security-focused software QA/automation role within one of the most trusted tech giants in the industry.