AI Application Security Engineer

Cisco

. Embed security into the Secure SDLC by defining and implementing guardrails across design, development, testing, and deployment .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $139,300 - $203,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedding security into the Secure SDLC, integrating security tools within CI/CD pipelines, and managing cloud security across GCP, Azure, or AWS environments. Proficient in establishing secure coding standards and enhancing software supply chain security.

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Secure SDLC ImplementationCI/CD Security IntegrationCloud Security EngineeringContainer Security PracticesAPI Security Standards

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Hard Skills

Threat ModelingVulnerability ManagementImage HardeningRuntime Policy EnforcementIAM Design and ManagementEncryption ControlsNetwork Security ControlsSAST ToolsDAST ToolsSCA Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationGuidancePrioritization

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesGCPAzureAWSCI/CD Pipelines

Certifications & Qualifications

ISC2 CertificationISACA Certification

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityCloud SecurityMicroservicesOWASP Top 10AI/ML Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Embed security into the Secure SDLC by defining and implementing guardrails across design, development, testing, and deployment
Integrate and optimize SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets-scanning tools within CI/CD pipelines
Lead threat modeling and secure design reviews for cloud-native and microservices-based applications
Drive container and Kubernetes security practices, including image hardening, vulnerability management, and runtime controls
Define and enforce API security standards covering authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and common API threats
Partner with engineering teams to triage, prioritize, and remediate security findings
Establish secure coding standards and provide guidance on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and remediation practices
Enhance software supply chain security through dependency management, artifact integrity, and build pipeline protections

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
6+ years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud security engineering
3+ years of hands-on experience securing GCP, Azure, or AWS environments in production enterprise environments
Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes environments
Experience with container image hardening, vulnerability scanning, image signing, and runtime policy enforcement
Experience securing AI/ML workloads and Generative AI systems, including model, data, and inference endpoint protection
Cybersecurity background and operational experience
Certifications from ISC2 or ISACA are preferred
Experience designing and managing IAM, encryption, and network security controls

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, vesting following continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
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
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
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 annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees