Data Engineer

Cisco

. Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines ingesting and normalizing security data from asset inventory, vulnerability scanners, cloud providers, and identity systems .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,200 - $146,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining data pipelines, utilizing Python and SQL for data processing, and applying AI/ML techniques for enhanced data analysis. Proficient in ETL/ELT processes, cloud platforms, and security data domains to drive actionable insights and improve data quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python ProficiencySQL ProficiencyETL/ELT Pipeline DevelopmentAI/ML Application in Data AnalysisCloud Platform Experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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Hard Skills

Data Pipeline DesignEntity ResolutionData Quality MonitoringAutomated Correlation LogicREST API IntegrationGit-based WorkflowsCI/CD PracticesData ModelingTransformation Frameworks (dbt)Infrastructure-as-Code Principles

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AirflowDagsterJSONYAML

Industry Keywords

Vulnerability ManagementAsset InventoryCMDBSIEMFederated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines ingesting and normalizing security data from asset inventory, vulnerability scanners, cloud providers, and identity systems
Operate and improve the attribution layer using entity resolution and ownership assignment rules as version-controlled code
Establish data quality monitoring to detect anomalies, missing data, and correlation failures
Develop automated correlation logic for complex infrastructure scenarios where conventional identification keys fail
Collaborate with analysts and leadership to provide query support, reporting, and executive metrics
Help reduce Mean Time to Remediation by bridging raw security data and actionable findings
Influence the transition toward AI-augmented data analysis and automated correlation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field plus 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Ability to write clean, maintainable code
Experience building and operating ETL/ELT pipelines using REST APIs and semi-structured data (JSON, YAML)
Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD, and data modeling standard processes
Proficiency in AI/ML usage, including applying AI to data analysis and correlation tasks
Exposure to security data domains such as vulnerability management, asset inventory, CMDB, or SIEM
Experience with pipeline orchestration tools such as Airflow or Dagster
Experience with transformation frameworks such as dbt
Familiarity with graph data models, relationship-based asset modeling, or AI/ML-driven data analysis
Cloud platform experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code principles
Experience in large-scale, federated, or decentralized enterprise environments

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
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 for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
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