[Remote] Sec Ops Automation Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is transforming how organizations manage infrastructure through intelligent automation and unified control. The Sec Ops Automation Engineer will design, develop, and maintain the automation platform for software supply chain security and compliance, ensuring all components meet security standards. Responsibilities • Design and implement automation frameworks and backend services that enable software supply chain security and compliance • Maintain and extend platform capabilities for generation and management of SBOMs, vulnerability reporting, and open-source artifacts • Support and improve automated build pipelines for minimal, hardened OS and application container images and add support for new platforms and applications • Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools and emerging technologies, including AI/ML, to expand capabilities and improve efficiency • Collaborate with other engineering and security teams to ensure Intersight meets Cisco’s compliance and industry standards • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and deploy and manage containerized services on Kubernetes (Docker, Helm). Ensure high availability, performance, observability, and data integrity • Document system design, workflows, and operational processes; create runbooks and onboarding guides • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the security automation platform and supporting infrastructure • Participate in code and design reviews Skills • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 5+ years of experience • 5+ years of development experience in Python • Experience with SQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and SQLite • Proficiency in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins • In-depth knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm for package management • Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and hands-on Linux administration experience • Expertise in software supply chain security, including vulnerability management, secure development practices, and compliance with industry standards • Experience in declarative and scripted Groovy pipelines • Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, and ELK • Proficient in using object-relational mapping (ORM) tools, such as SQLAlchemy • Hands-on experience with orchestration tools including Ansible and Packer • Solid understanding of first-boot configuration such as Ubuntu/Debian image boot process, Subiquity, and cloud-init config • Knowledge of Python AI libraries such as Langchain and FastMCP • Practical experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services • Experience in designing and/or coding medium-sized web applications • Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively independently and in a collaborative environment Benefits • Medical, dental and vision insurance • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution • Paid parental leave • Short and long-term disability coverage • Basic life insurance • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday • Paid year-end holiday shutdown • 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees • Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter • Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer Company Overview • Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Cisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1238 in 2025, 1231 in 2024, 1273 in 2023, 2127 in 2022, 1991 in 2021, 1173 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job