Who We Are
Today's demanding business environment is more than that - it's a period of disruption between the pandemic, global business change, and internal process complexity. For us to focus on simplicity and the best customer experience, we need extraordinary talent and the right abilities to be successful. This is now a mantra for our Cisco leadership team and for us.
Enterprise IT Security team is changing the way we run Cisco's operations by improving the power of technology, the best of business processes. Together, we will Reinvent the Cisco experience. We are partners with CISO organization on vision, strategy and execution that continues to improve our security posture and reduce agreed risk. Please join us and make this journey together!
Who You Are
A driven professional who enjoys digging into complicated problems and exploring details of technical implementations. Someone who has a clear intrigue for solving functional challenges using technology and thrives in bringing clarity to ambiguous situations. A standout colleague capable of influencing within and outside of the team, as well as being an agent for change and transformation. Someone with an ability to take the lead in developing business solutions and clearly communicate sophisticated concepts.
Who You'll Work With
The Enterprise IT Security organization is passionate about technology not just to be innovative, but we transform innovation into value for Cisco. We are responsible for delivering best-in-class capabilities that enable Cisco employees, Customers and Partners to transform their experience. Our customers are not just industry leaders but are redefining the world through the empowerment of technology - with Cisco by their side.
On a daily & weekly basis you will collaborate with key business partners in various multi-functional teams like Security and Trust Office, Infrastructure, Legal, Business Operations, and Customer/Partner Experience teams. You will work with the Business and Technical Architecture Groups, Product Owners, Development Team leads, multi-functional teams.
What You'll Do
The Mid-Level IT Security Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of our Identity Governance and Access (IGA) control systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in identity management solutions, access control policies, and a deep understanding of IT security industry standards. This role is critical in ensuring that the right individuals have access to the right resources at the right times and for the right reasons.
The primary responsibilities of the role include the development and maintenance of identity governance frameworks to ensure alignment between user access, regulatory requirements, and company policies. The individual will lead the implementation of Identity Governance and Access (IGA) systems, overseeing provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews. A working knowledge of Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Directory Services is essential. Collaboration with IT, HR, and other business units is crucial to integrate IGA solutions seamlessly. Regular audits of user access and permissions will be conducted to maintain compliance with established policies. The role requires responding to and investigating security incidents related to unauthorized access. Additionally, building and maintaining comprehensive documentation for identity governance and access management processes is a key duty. The individual will deliver training and support to users, ensuring they understand IGA procedures and best practices. Keeping abreast of emerging security threats, IGA technologies, and industry trends is important for the role. Working in conjunction with IT security team members to enhance the overall security posture is expected. The role demands excellent problem-solving abilities, the capacity to analyze complex data and systems, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with various stakeholders. Knowledge in directory services, LDAP, and Active Directory is also required.
Basic Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in IT security, with a focus on identity governance and access management with a bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field or master's degree and 3+ years of experience in related field• Experience with Identity Governance and Access and IAM tools and platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Azure AD, Cisco Duo, Ping Identity)• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and NIST
Preferred Qualifications:• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is preferred
Why Cisco?
#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you! Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise. We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that). We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we're committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions. So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco
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