Security Consulting Engineer Intern

Job Description

About Cisco

Cisco Security Customer Experience (CX) organization supports customers throughout the entire lifecycle of a security solution:

• Understanding business needs: Identifying customer requirements and challenges.
• Deploying custom solutions: Building tailored security solutions to meet specific needs.
• Optimizing existing solutions: Improving performance and efficiency of existing security systems.
• Developing applications: Creating custom applications to address unique customer requirements.
• Maintaining solutions: Providing ongoing support and maintenance to ensure security system effectiveness.
• Investigating security incidents: Helping customers respond to and recover from security incidents.

Job Description: Security Consulting Engineer Intern

This is a potential job opportunity that may open in the future. Cisco will contact you directly if a relevant position becomes available.

As a Security Consulting Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Interact with customers: Gain hands-on experience in understanding customer needs and designing solutions.
• Learn Cisco Security Solutions: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Cisco’s security offerings.
• Acquire technical and consultative skills: Develop the skills necessary to effectively advise and support Cisco customers.
• Collaborate with other Cisco organizations: Gain insight into the broader Cisco ecosystem and how different teams contribute to customer success.

Responsibilities:

• Attend on-site design and configuration sessions: Observe and participate in customer engagements with experienced mentors.
• Collect customer requirements: Gather detailed information about customer business goals, security needs, and existing infrastructure.
• Define business goals and requirements for integrations: Work with the team to translate customer requirements into technical specifications.
• Identify and support large-scale design efforts: Contribute to the design of complex security solutions for customer networks.
• Configure lab devices: Use configuration templates and systems to build and test security solutions in a controlled environment.
• Analyze and design security policies: Contribute to the development of policies for Identity Services, Firewalls, Visibility Solutions, and Cloud-based solutions.
• Analyze customer configurations: Provide feedback and recommendations to improve customer security posture.
• Evaluate customer logs and NetFlow data: Identify potential security issues and recommend solutions to address them.
• Learn and understand Security Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines: Become proficient in industry best practices and security standards.
• Develop automation capabilities: Leverage programming languages (Java/Python/C++) and open source automation platforms (Ansible/Chef/Terraform) to automate tasks and improve customer efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications: Upcoming graduate of a technical degree or certification program from a Technical Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College or 4-Year University.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of IT systems, networking concepts, TCP/IP protocols, network devices and applications, OSI 7-layer model, or code development.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work well in small dynamic teams, balance multiple responsibilities, handle ambiguity and unknowns, work remotely, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Other: Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.

Why Cisco?

Cisco is a global leader in technology, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge technology: Contribute to solutions that shape the future of security.
• Develop your skills and experience: Gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in the field.
• Collaborate with talented professionals: Work alongside experienced mentors and colleagues.
• Make a real impact: Help Cisco customers achieve their business goals and improve their security posture.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture: Join a company that values and celebrates individuality.