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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026 · Still live on 10 Nov 2026

Senior Operating System Software Engineer

Cisco Galway senior full-time

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Description

The Cisco Common Platform Services (CCPS) organization is transforming how Cisco delivers software-as-a-service by providing a modern, consistent, and secure platform for all. With demonstrated ability, our global team brings innovative methodologies to building and managing hybrid cloud environments.

We are looking for a senior Operating System Software Engineer to join our Cloud Software & Solutions (CSS) group and build scalable cloud-native applications and services.

Your Impact

  • Design and implement robust, high-performance backend services and APIs using Golang.
  • Define, implement, and automate operating-system security and hardening standards, primarily for Linux environments.
  • Establish secure OS baselines using recognized standards, and ensure systems remain compliant throughout their lifecycle.
  • Partner with security and infrastructure teams to manage vulnerabilities, patching, access controls, audit logging, and security remediation.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues and improve system availability, observability, performance, and reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 6+ years (BS) or 4+ years (MS) of experience in software development, systems engineering, or cloud/platform engineering roles.
  • Strong proficiency in Go and experience building scalable, concurrent backend services and APIs.
  • Deep proficiency in Linux system administration (RHEL/Ubuntu/Win), including advanced shell scripting, performance monitoring, and system-level debugging.
  • Strong understanding of security principles and proven experience in applying security hardening to production systems.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, automate routine tasks, accelerate problem-solving, and enhance engineering quality.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.
  • Experience with configuration management and infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform.
  • Knowledge of cloud-native technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS or GCP.
  • Familiarity with SELinux or AppArmor, identity and access management, security scanning, and compliance automation.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, observability platforms, and agile development methodologies.

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