Network Engineering Quality + Security Ops Program Manager

The Network Engineering Quality + Security Ops team at Cisco manages quality and security programs across Networking, defines quality and security metrics and goals, and develops tools to measure quality and security.

In this role, you'll program manage complex security programs in Networking involving cross-functional teams, partner with Engineering to define security metrics and goals, drive security improvement plans, reduce vulnerabilities, and improve security posture overall.

You'll also partner with Engineering and BI to develop dashboards and tools, improve CSAT for products, use AI tools to streamline and automate work, analyze quality and security data, and develop execution plans.

Additionally, you'll track multiple project tasks, communicate effectively, lead meetings, and collaboratively interface with external teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of related experience, or Master's + 6 years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, managing programs such as Network Security, Software Development, Testing, or Information Security.
• 3+ years of experience in managing software programs or releases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP/Scrum master certification.
• Understanding and experience in Networking Security including knowledge of security requirements such as Fed Ramp, SOC2, Cyber Resiliency Act, etc.
• Proficiency in Atlassian tool set: Jira, Confluence, Xray.
• AI tool proficiency such as Codex, Cursor, Git Hub co-pilot.
• Experience in working with IT, BI, Security & Trust Organization, Sales, and Customer Experience.

Benefits:

• 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.
• Paid time away, including 10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.

Salary Range:

• $171,600.00 - $245,000.00 per year.
• Specific state salary ranges:
• New York City Metro Area: $171,600.00 - $281,800.00
• Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $151,300.00 - $250,900.00