Software Engineer Security & Automation I Intern

Overview

This Software Engineer Security & Automation I Intern role at Cisco is a potential future opportunity. The position focuses on developing scalable, secure data pipelines, robust analytics platforms, and automation infrastructure that support security and cloud initiatives.

Team and Impact

You will join a dedicated team building Cisco’s AI-driven platforms and data infrastructure. Your work will empower critical security tools, automated workflows, and secure cloud integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure data pipelines and automation solutions.
• Contribute to robust analytics platforms and cybersecurity automation.
• Support CI/CD integration with DevOps/DevSecOps best practices.
• Collaborate with teams across Security, Compute, Cloud and Infrastructure.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Current enrollment in an undergraduate or certification program; proficiency in Python or scripting languages (e.g., Bash); understanding of security protocols and familiarity with cybersecurity tools; and experience with DevOps/DevSecOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications: Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning; understanding of cloud security and containerized applications; and experience with automated testing using pytest.

Benefits and Compensation

Cisco offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, and potential bonus opportunities. Salary ranges vary by location with several states detailed in the full posting.

Key skills/competency

• Python
• Security protocols
• Automation
• DevOps
• Cybersecurity
• Data pipelines
• Cloud security
• AI
• CI/CD
• Testing (pytest)