Security Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

. Lead Cyber Resilience Act readiness assessments .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $151,600 - $222,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security engineering and compliance, with a strong focus on translating regulatory requirements into actionable technical controls. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and enhance security practices while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.

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Security EngineeringCompliance EngineeringRegulatory AssessmentsEU Cyber Resilience ActCISSP Certification

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Hard Skills

Security AssessmentsControl-Gap AssessmentsTechnical Controls ImplementationAutomated Evidence CollectionContinuous MonitoringData Governance PrinciplesISO 27001 KnowledgeNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkAI/ML SecurityScripting in Python

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent WorkStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Cloud InfrastructureDashboardsCompliance ToolsAudit Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCCSPCRISCISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Industry Keywords

Cyber Resilience ActGDPRSOC 2AI ActRegulatory Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityJavaScriptPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Cyber Resilience Act readiness assessments
Translate regulatory requirements into technical controls, implementation plans, and remediation priorities
Build and improve security and compliance engineering capabilities
Implement automated evidence collection, control-as-code, dashboards, and continuous monitoring
Assess sovereign cloud designs, AI capabilities, data flows, and third-party dependencies for security, privacy, and regulatory risks
Support audits and risk reporting
Help engineers establish sustainable security and compliance practices
Collaborate across engineering, cloud infrastructure, legal, privacy, and audit teams
Strengthen product readiness, reduce regulatory risk, and build confidence with customers and regulators

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in security engineering, product security, cloud security, compliance engineering, GRC engineering, or a related field
Experience managing complex, multi-faceted initiatives with multiple stakeholders
Experience performing security, regulatory, and control-gap assessments
Experience supporting audits, assessments, certifications, or regulatory examinations
Experience converting regulatory or policy requirements into technical controls and measurable evidence
Working knowledge of the EU Cyber Resilience Act
Working knowledge of the EU AI Act
Working knowledge of GDPR and data-governance principles
Working knowledge of ISO 27001 / ISO 42001
Working knowledge of SOC 2
Working knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework or NIST AI RMF
Preferred: experience with AI/ML security, model-risk management, algorithmic impact assessments, or responsible AI governance
Preferred: experience working with regulators, notified bodies, external auditors, or enterprise customer assurance teams
Preferred: relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent experience
Preferred: software development or scripting experience in Python, Go, JavaScript, or similar languages
Ability to work independently across highly technical and cross-functional teams
Reliable internet connection and ability to work independently in a remote environment

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, subject to continued employment and vesting schedules
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 per 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 1 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 year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies