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Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team You will be part of a world class Network Security team working on the latest security technologies and responsible for AI Agentic development of test workflows, System testing, Product security testing, Automation and Validation Our team works on leading security and threat mitigation solutions that are high-performing, scalable and easily manageable. we take pride in delivering higher quality releases to our customers. The Firewall team in India is looking for talented and motivated individuals who can work effectively in a team-oriented environment and lead/contribute to the development and test of our next generation firewall technologies. Your Impact Architecture & Operations: Design, deploy, and optimize enterprise Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and cloud-native security services. Complex Troubleshooting: Provide escalation support, isolate network faults, and perform deep packet analysis and root cause analysis (RCA) during test executions. Automation & Scripting: Drive security operations and framework development using Python, REST APIs, or configuration automation tools. Collaboration: Partner with various engineering teams to file critical software bugs and scope future product feature requests. Minimum Qualifications AI Knowledge Hands-on experience with LLMs (GPT, Claude) for test automation Familiarity with Python-based AI libraries and REST API integrations Knowledge on Docker/Containers Networking & Security Protocols: Deep mastery and hands-on experiences of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IPSec, SSL-VPN, NAT, and DNS/DHCP. Cloud & Virtualization: Practical knowledge of public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization/hypervisors (Docker, Kubernetes, VMware ESXi). Host based Tools and Traffic Generators: Working experience and well-versed with Host (Linux/Windows) Tools and Traffic Generators to replicate client production environments, stress-test firewall capabilities, validate Firewall functionalities and find network anomalies. Certifications: Industry credentials such as the CCNP/CCIE are strongly preferred with practical knowledge Preferred Qualifications Advanced Debugging & RCA: Strong ability to troubleshoot complex application, OS, networking, and platform issues and drive them to root cause. AI/Agentic Engineering: Hands-on experience building AI/LLM-based workflows for test generation, failure triage, debugging, log analysis, and engineering productivity. Technical Leadership: Ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives, drive design reviews, and influence cross-functional teams. Customer & Production Mindset: Ability to translate customer and field issues into product-quality improvements and proactively identify production risks. Communication: Strong communication skills to clearly articulate technical risks, trade-offs, quality metrics, and recommendations to engineering stakeholders. Why Cisco At Cisco, were revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. Weve 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 youll 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. Disclaimer To ensure that we hire the best talent in the right way, we follow a strict hiring process and recently, Cisco has been made aware of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be from the company. Please be advised that any communication from Cisco about careers will: be in direct response to an application you have submitted through the company career sitebegin with screening or an intervieworiginate from a Cisco email address, andbe conducted across email, phone, or WebEx Cisco will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process or ask you for money in any way. If you have been requested to apply for a role or have received an offer from a site other than https://careers.cisco.com or cisco.wd5.myworkday.com, do not provide any personal identifying information, including your Aadhaar or other personal identifying number, birth certificate, banking information, driver's license, or passport. If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with your local law enforcement .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.