Software Engineer
Meet the Team
The Cisco Common Platform Services (CCPS) organization is transforming how Cisco delivers software-as-a-service through a modern, consistent, and secure internal cloud platform. Our global team builds and operates hybrid cloud services that enable rapid, reliable, and secure application delivery.
Within CCPS, the Cloud Software & Solutions (CSS) group develops cloud platforms focused on quality, stability, scalability, security, and user experience. We are looking for a software engineer to build, and automate authentication, authorization, identity management, and auditing capabilities for our internal cloud platform.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in the design and evolve platform capabilities for authentication, authorization, identity federation, and auditing.
Participate in design, build, and operate HashiCorp Vault capabilities for secrets management, secure credential distribution, dynamic credentials, access policies, and secrets lifecycle automation.
Implement role- and policy-based access control, service identities, and least-privilege access models.
Automate identity lifecycle, access provisioning, policy enforcement, validation, and recovery using Go, Ansible, and Terraform.
Participate in global Tier3 support.
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years (BS) or 2+ years (MS) of experience in software development.
Automation and development experience using Python, Go, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
Knowledge of SSO, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, and identity federation.
Knowledge of cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS/GCP).
Experience with leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, automate routine tasks, accelerate problem-solving, and enhance the quality of day-to-day work and decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HashiCorp Vault architecture, including authentication methods, secrets engines, policies, namespaces, tokens, leases, and high-availability deployment.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 4+ years of software development experience with a bachelor’s degree or 2+ years with a master’s degree
- Automation and development experience using Python, Go, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools
- Knowledge of SSO, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, and identity federation
- Knowledge of cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, AWS, or GCP
- Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and automate routine tasks
- Experience with HashiCorp Vault architecture, authentication methods, secrets engines, policies, namespaces, tokens, leases, and high-availability deployment
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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