Senior Security Engineer, Remote in the U.S.
Cisco Systems
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Remote · San Francisco, CA · Posted November 3, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for security jobs316 openings · of 20
- #1Best cities for technology jobs7,178 openings · of 100
- #1Best cities for financial services pay after cost of living$173k · of 33
- #1Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills35% · of 100
- #1Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the West Coast35% · of 54
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast902 jobs · of 47
Rankings about security jobs
- Best cities for security jobs #1 San Francisco (316 openings)
- Best cities for security pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($241k)
- Most requested AI skills in security jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (10.8%)
- Employers with the most security jobs #1 Amazon (318 roles)
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About the job
We are expanding our team: As a Senior Security Engineer, you will help shape and review security across Cisco's network device portfolio, focusing on threat modeling and secure device architecture. Ideal candidates bring significant experience in security engineering and a strong technical background.