Software Engineer- Security

For years, Cisco's vision has been to change the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns. Our vision is more relevant today than ever. We made the Internet what it is today. First, we focused on creating connectivity. Now, we're entering the Internet of Everything transition—an era where we'll help create unprecedented value by connecting the unconnected.

The Internet of Everything is a global industry phenomenon that is driving the biggest market transition for Cisco and our customers. This includes the intelligent connection of people, process, data, and things. It's where everything is converged on the Internet, making networked connections more relevant and valuable than before.

To help us bring this vision to life, join us in our exciting journey.

The Security Technology Group in Fulton, MD is looking for a talented Software Engineer to help with bringing new FirePower NGFW platforms to market. You will be challenged with a wide variety of projects related to network security and platform development for current and next generation security products.

Responsibilities include:

* Take lead roles and participate on a project team of engineers involved in development of software for Cisco security products.

* Define, design and develop new software features in a real-time Linux (or similar) OS environment

* Contribute to all phases of software development, from requirements gathering through implementation, automation and sustaining

* Develop complex, multiple modules of code

* Resolve design issues

* Troubleshoot and resolve software defects

* Write functional, design and unit test specs.

* Contribute to the development of project goals, schedules, and resource planning.

* Represent Cisco to customers and the rest of the industry in the development and deployment of internetworking solutions.

Required Experience and Skills:

* Embedded software development experience in a real-time Linux OS environment

* Programming skills in C/C++ and Python for automation

* Solid Networking knowledge - TCP/IP and Layer 2

* Experience in device driver development

* Solid knowledge of CPU architectures and PCI/PCIe

* Background in software design, implementation and debugging

* Strong communication, teamwork and problem solving skills are essential

* MSEE/CS with 3+ years of experience in a software development position, or BSEE/CS with 5+ years of experience in a software development position

Desired Experience and Skills

* Knowledge of Security Technologies - Firewalls, IPS and Web security

* Cisco product and IOS knowledge is always helpful

* Agile software development experience