Security Research Engineer I (Intern)

Meet the Team

The mission of Cisco's Security & Trust Organization (S&TO) is to secure products and services, protect Cisco and its employees, and cultivate trust with our customers, partners, and regulators. Thrive on our dynamic and collaborative team where you’ll work closely with a diverse network of internal and external stakeholders to drive essential security initiatives. The Security and Trust Organization (S&TO) is dedicated to cultivating an innovative, growth-focused culture. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across Cisco—including IT, Product, Customer Experience (CX), and nearly every business unit, to deliver critical security solutions.

Your Impact as a Security Research Engineer I (Intern)

• Passionate about cloud technology, automation techniques, systems integration, data, and security.
• Ability to simply and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Possess strong problem-solving instincts and attention to detail.
• Self-Motivated learner who can ramp up on new technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program. Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science or related field.
• Proficient in programming and scripting languages including C/C++, Python, and Java.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, operating systems, embedded development, and database systems.
• Hands-on experience with QA, testing, debugging, and web application and web services development.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux, Networking concepts, OS fundamentals, Embedded Development, and/or ML.
• Hands on QA, Testing, and/or Debugging skills.
• Experience with Databases, Web Application Development, and Web Services.
• Cyber security focus, participation in CTFs (Capture The Flag).

Why Cisco?

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.

Key Skills/Competency

• Cybersecurity
• Programming (C/C++, Python, Java)
• Linux
• Networking
• Operating Systems
• Debugging
• Web Application Development
• Systems Integration
• Cloud Technology
• Automation