Information Security Engineer - PlainID/PBAC - Cisco Systems, Inc.

Who We Are

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Enterprise IT Security team is changing the way we run Cisco’s operations by improving the power of technology, the best of business processes. Together, we will Reinvent the Cisco experience. We are partners with CISO organization on vision, strategy and execution that continues to improve our security posture and reduce agreed risk. Please join us and make this journey together!

Who You Are

You are a diligent professional who revels in unraveling complex challenges and delving deep into the intricacies of technical solutions. Your excitement for addressing functional issues through innovative technological applications sets you apart. You excel in demystifying ambiguous scenarios, bringing focus and understanding where it is needed most. As an exemplary team player, you possess a persuasive influence that extends beyond the immediate team, positioning you as a catalyst for change and transformation. With a natural leadership flair, you adeptly spearhead the creation of business solutions and have a remarkable ability to distill and convey complex ideas with clarity and precision.

Who You'll Work With

The Enterprise IT Security team at Cisco is driven by more than just a passion for technology. We're committed to transforming cutting-edge innovation into tangible value for Cisco itself. Our mandate is to deliver unparalleled capabilities that elevate the experiences of Cisco employees, customers, and partners. The clientele we cater to are not only at the forefront of their respective industries, but they are also reshaping the global landscape by leveraging technology, with Cisco as their trusted ally.

In your day-to-day and weekly activities, you'll find yourself at the heart of collaboration, engaging with key business partners across a spectrum of cross-functional teams, including the Security and Trust Office, Infrastructure, Legal, Business Operations, and the Customer/Partner Experience teams. Your interactions will span various groups, affording you the opportunity to work alongside Business and Technical Architecture Groups, Product Owners, Development Team leads, and an array of cross-functional teams. This role is designed for those who thrive on forging connections and driving innovation through meaningful collaboration.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will become an integral part of our team as a PlainID Engineer, dedicated to crafting and refining the access control policies within our Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC) system. Your primary focus will be to manage client requests effectively, deploying and fine-tuning access policies on the PlainID platform to guarantee secure, streamlined, and scalable access management across our enterprise systems. Your responsibilities will encompass designing and implementing complex access control policies to meet the ever-evolving needs of our business, collaborating closely with IT and security teams, as well as business stakeholders, to translate requirements into practical policy solutions. You will be tasked with ensuring the security of information by upholding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability through meticulous policy enforcement. Additionally, you will be responsible for the continuous maintenance, updates, and refinements of policies to keep pace with the shifting security and business landscapes. Prompt troubleshooting of policy-related issues will be crucial to provide uninterrupted access control services, coupled with diligent documentation of policy configurations and changes for audit and compliance tracking. As a proactive team player, you will contribute to knowledge sharing and the implementation of best practices, driving ongoing improvement in policy management. Your role will also extend to providing technical expertise and guidance in access control areas, such as role-based (RBAC), attribute-based (ABAC), and PBAC, establishing yourself as the go-to subject matter expert for PlainID within our organization, and leading training and support initiatives for IT staff and end-users.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. With 5+ years equivalent work experience in cybersecurity domain with RBAC, ABAC, PBAC understanding or Masters degree with 3+ years of related experience

• Experience with PlainID or similar PBAC systems, with a strong understanding of policy languages such as XACML or REGO

• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management and Identity and Governance Access concepts, with a focus on policy-based access control mechanisms

• Experience in integrating IAM and IGA solutions with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM

• Experience with directory services (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory) and federated identity protocols (e.g., SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth)

• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, PowerShell)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex systems and data to develop effective access control solutions

• Knowledge of security standards and compliance frameworks relevant to access management

Why Cisco?

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