Cloud Automation Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: May 28th,2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The Security and Trust Organization's Cloud Security team is composed of cloud security architects, engineers, operators, and program managers who design, implement, and operate cloud security solutions for Cisco. This highly collaborative team works with stakeholders across cloud operations to enable secure cloud practices and adoption of innovative solutions.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a crucial role in Cisco's cloud security program by automating tools and frameworks to scale and secure the company's cloud operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and drive innovation.

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable automated solutions to implement cloud security.
• Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Take ownership of complex technical issues, troubleshoot, resolve bugs, and provide technical support when needed.
• Contribute to documentation, knowledge-sharing, and technical presentations to enhance team productivity and knowledge.
• Collaborate with Cloud Security Architecture and Services & Operations teams to develop, deploy, and operationalize security tooling.
• Advocate for and implement an automation-first approach, reducing manual effort and operational toil.

• 2+ years' experience in a cloud engineering role or environment
• Experience building internal tools that automate business processes or secure/enhance cloud infrastructure.
• Experience developing and deploying scalable solutions in public cloud environments, including serverless architectures requiring integration with Cloud APIs.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python (preferred), Go, Rust, Java, or C#. Programming experience should include developing, testing, and debugging code.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or equivalent tools (e.g., CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or Cloud Deployment Manager).
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests, and deployments across enterprise environments.
• Understanding of common cloud service offerings and security concepts.
• Experience working with Kubernetes and Containers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to both business and technical audiences with brevity and clarity.

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