Software Engineering Technical Leader

At Cisco's Secure Threat Service team, we are dedicated to safeguarding our customers by providing cutting-edge security solutions and threat intelligence services. Our team is at the forefront of cybersecurity, working tirelessly to predict, detect, and respond to emerging threats across the globe. We leverage the latest technologies and collaborate with industry experts to build robust security infrastructures that protect sensitive data and maintain trust.

Our team consists of passionate cybersecurity professionals who are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We foster a collaborative environment where diverse ideas are encouraged, and continuous learning is supported. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of individuals who are leaders in their field, and contribute to projects that have a real impact on global cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Software Engineering Technical Leader to work on Cisco's Secure Threat Services Team, focused on software development for Snort/intrusion prevention. Major responsibilities include new feature development and support for the current intrusion prevention, application detection, and firewall capabilities of the Cisco Secure Firewall.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with Test Driven Development, unit tests, and automation, in addition to applicable software development knowledge. Experience engaging and working with various stakeholders of varying levels of technical expertise is a plus.

• Assist and drive initiatives to facilitate the maintenance and support of existing features.
• Develop new features and capabilities based on the team's roadmap.
• Update/create new manuals and design documents for new features.
• Create the appropriate testing and automation scripts for the new features.
• Participate in daily team rituals.
• Assist and drive initiatives to facilitate the maintenance and support of existing features.
• Develop new features and capabilities based on the team's roadmap.
• Update/create new manuals and design documents for new features.
• Create the appropriate testing and automation scripts for the new features.
• Participate in daily team rituals.

• 8+ years of experience in C++ development. Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality software solutions and optimizing application performance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Test Driven Development and automation using Python. Proven ability to design and implement automated test frameworks to enhance code quality and reliability.
• Over 5 years of development experience with Linux/Unix platforms. Expertise in deploying and maintaining robust applications with high availability and performance.
• More than 5 years of experience with a solid understanding of various network protocols. Skilled in implementing and troubleshooting network solutions to ensure efficient communication systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Familiarity with the Agile Scrum methodology
• Experience with requirements driven software development
• Experience mentoring junior developers

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