New

Software QA Technical Leader--Security Innovation

Cisco Systems, Inc.
paid time off
United States, California, San Jose
Apr 18, 2025
The application deadline for this position is expected to close April 29, 2025; job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled and/or a sufficient number of applicants is received. This position is open to remote candidates; Preference given to candidates local to Cisco Security Hubs (San Jose, CA Ann Arbor, MI, Cary, NC, or Fulton, MD, Atlanta GA or Austin, TX). Who We Are The Cisco Security Innovation team incubates ideas for the leading provider of network security services, which enables the world to connect with confidence on any device, anywhere, anytime. Cisco Security is passionate about SIG and SASE world and our product portfolio includes the cloud delivers firewall, Web proxy, Zero Trust Proxy, NaaS integrations, and inspection services as highly available distributed systems using cloud engineering practices. We are seeking a strong developer who can participate in architecture design, technical requirements definition, and engineering execution. This individual will be collaborating with Senior Leadership, Product Management, and Customers. Your Impact We seek an innovative Lead QA engineer with experience managing the quality of large-scale software engineering projects, ready to make an impact in the field of network security. You will be a key contributor to a dynamic team building out Cisco's Hypershield solution. Working under minimal direction, typical responsibilities may include: Identify areas that need testing and develop methodologies to implement them. Pave the path for automation engineers to ensure repeatability Contribute to design discussions alongside other architects and engineers Collaborate closely with Developers, Project Managers and Program managers, creating transparency into our quality and defining DevTest strategy for the team Present designs and solutions to multiple teams across organizations, gathering feedback that will help us drive consensus and gain alignment We work in an agile, "startup-style" environment with minimal bureaucracy. These are groundbreaking new products, requiring innovative processes or methodologies to test and optimize for accurate coverage of quality. We invite you to be a part of a small team driving the next evolution of security at Cisco. Minimum Requirements for this Role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field 8+ years in professional QA roles in networking domain 5+ years working in cloud computing, network security and/or networking systems and solutions Experience with PyTest, PyATS or similar open-source QA automation frameworks Experience in executing manual tests on network products and/or simulation environment. Preferred Skills & Experience: QA leadership roles, taking full ownership for the quality of a product. End to end SaaS application testing Use of AWS or other public cloud infrastructure for deployment, spin up, install, configure, etc. as needed, independently Linux based environment product testing Networking and firewall policies knowledge Ability to define and execute manual tests, while paving the way for automation Successful collaborator communication, particularly understanding when clarifications are needed on software behavior Ability to collaborate with developers effectively in a fast-paced product development environment. #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!