The Enterprise Networking Security Policy Access Dev team in Israel is at the forefront of securing Cisco's next-generation enterprise networks. We build innovative, scalable security policy and access solutions that protect organizations worldwide. By combining deep technical expertise with a passion for problem-solving, our team ensures that network access is both seamless and highly secure. We operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment where every engineer's contribution directly impacts the safety of global digital infrastructure. Join us to shape the future of enterprise networking security and empower businesses to connect with confidence.
Your ImpactAs a Software Engineering Technical Leader, you will drive the technical vision and execution for complex security policy and access solutions that safeguard enterprise networks globally. You will leverage your deep expertise in systems programming using C, C++, and Java to architect and develop robust, scalable software. By providing technical leadership, you will mentor peers, guide architectural decisions, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team. Your work will directly contribute to Cisco's mission by ensuring our network access solutions are secure, programmable, and highly reliable. You will also champion software programmability and integrate automation and orchestration practices to streamline development and enhance product performance, ultimately empowering our customers to connect with confidence.
Minimum QualificationsBA in Computer Science or related field
8+ years of software engineering experience in systems programming with complex codebases using C, C++, or Java
3+ years of experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineering teams Experience in software programmability and developing scalable software architectures
Experience implementing automation and orchestration within the software development lifecycle
Understanding of network security, certificate validation, and threat modeling
Hands-on experience with cryptography, TLS internals, or Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
Hands-on experience with AI coding
Understanding of modern attack methods
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design choices to cross-functional partners
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.
Skills Required
- BS in Computer Science or related field
- 8+ years software engineering experience in systems programming (C, C++ or Java) with complex codebases
- Understanding of network security, secure code, threat modelling
- Hands-on experience with cryptography, TLS internals, or Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
- Hands on experience with AI coding
- Understanding of modern attack methods
- Hands-on experience with security testing tools
- Hands on experience in cloud development
- Prior experience collaborating with corporate security groups or acting as a security ambassador
- Proficiency in Go, Rust, Python or JavaScript (in addition to C/C++/Java)
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
