Software Engineer

Cisco

. Design and engineer hybrid cloud environments using Azure and industry best practices .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $149,100 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and engineering hybrid cloud environments using Azure, with a strong focus on automation through PowerShell and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance and governance.

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Azure ArchitecturePowerShell AutomationCloud InfrastructureSoftware Development ProcessesTechnical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Hybrid Cloud EnvironmentsAutomated Cloud SolutionsIdentity/Security ModernizationSoftware DeploymentCode Reviews

Soft Skills

Collaborative SkillsMentoringTechnical CommunicationInnovationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AzurePowerShellAWS

Industry Keywords

GovernanceComplianceOperational EfficiencyUser Access PoliciesCross-Functional Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and engineer hybrid cloud environments using Azure and industry best practices
Deliver resilient, automated cloud solutions
Lead technical design documentation
Contribute to user access visibility tooling for internal teams and end users
Transform manual processes into automated systems supporting governance, compliance, and operational efficiency
Serve as a subject matter expert in PowerShell automation and Windows internals
Mentor DevOps engineers
Collaborate across business units and with networking and security teams
Identify and resolve software issues during development and production
Perform code reviews
Lead postmortem root cause analyses to improve software reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Systems or a related field, or an equivalent combination of professional experience and continuous learning
7+ years of related experience
Experience with Azure architecture, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid environments
Experience with PowerShell automation and Windows internals
Experience deploying software solutions in on-premises and AWS environments
Experience with identity/security modernization and operationalizing user access policies
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and mentor engineering teams
Strong collaborative skills with networking and security teams
Excellent documentation and technical communication abilities
Demonstrated innovation and continuous improvement in software development processes
Ability to drive strategic initiatives and provide thought leadership to executive leadership
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting
May need to be a U.S. citizen for work specified by the U.S. government to be performed by citizens on U.S. soil

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 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 on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees