Software Engineer (Python, Go, Ansible | 8-12 yrs)

Overview

Software engineer on the Cisco Secure Workload team, building a Zero Trust micro segmentation platform that delivers application workload visibility and protection across hybrid multicloud environments.

What you'll do

• Drive the evolution of workload security by developing and scaling a platform that secures compute instances across on-premises data centers and public clouds.
• Lead the implementation of behavior-based application insights and AI/ML driven policy automation to protect critical assets from sophisticated cyberattacks.
• Achieve complete visibility into workload interactions and ensure consistent policy enforcement at scale.
• Engineer highly scalable micro segmentation solutions to support large and mega data centers.
• Integrate a wide technology stack, including Kubernetes, public cloud security groups, and various Linux distributions, to ensure infrastructure-agnostic protection.
• Optimize telemetry collection using eBPF to reduce agent resource consumption and enhance data accuracy.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree with 8 plus years of experience in Python, Ansible, and Golang with micro segmentation or Zero Trust security architectures.
• Core Linux/virtualization knowledge (virtual drives, logical/physical volumes) and experience deploying solutions for cloud architectures for AWS, Azure, Nutanix, Open Shift or GCP.
• Technical knowledge of Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian) and their OS kernels.
• Proficiency in managing workloads across heterogeneous environments (Virtual Machines, Bare Metal, and Containers).
• Experience with multicloud or hybrid cloud deployment options.

Nice to have

• Experience with eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) for network monitoring and security.
• Knowledge of GenAI integration for automating security policy management.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration.
• Strong analytical skills for behavioral detection and vulnerability analysis.
• Collaborative mindset to work across NetSec, DevSecOps, and Cloud Architecture teams.