Software Engineering Technical Leader - Networking & Security Protocols, AI, Cloud & Virtualization - 10 to 14 years

Cisco
Bengaluru
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 10-14 yearsSkills: ["Root cause analysis","Debugging","Technical leadership","Communication","Customer mindset"]

Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise next-generation firewalls and cloud-native security services. Own complex troubleshooting during test executions, including deep packet analysis and root-cause analysis. Build AI agentic security autonomous flows and automation frameworks using Python and REST APIs to improve test generation and failure triage. Collaborate cross-functionally to file critical bugs and shape future product test and security requirements.

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Software Engineering Technical Leader - Networking & Security Protocols, AI, Cloud & Virtualization - 10 to 14 years

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Job Summary

Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise next-generation firewalls and cloud-native security services. Own complex troubleshooting during test executions, including deep packet analysis and root-cause analysis. Build AI agentic security autonomous flows and automation frameworks using Python and REST APIs to improve test generation and failure triage. Collaborate cross-functionally to file critical bugs and shape future product test and security requirements.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise next-generation firewalls and cloud-native security services.
  • •Provide escalation support during test executions, isolating network faults and performing deep packet analysis and RCA.
  • •Drive agentic security autonomous flows and build an automation framework using AI technologies with Python and REST APIs (including configuration automation tools).
  • •Partner with engineering teams to file critical software bugs and scope future product feature requests.
  • •Validate firewall functionality and investigate network anomalies using host tools and traffic generators.

Key Requirements

  • •Hands-on experience with LLMs (GPT, Claude) for test automation, including familiarity with Python-based AI libraries and REST API integrations.
  • •Deep mastery of TCP/IP and networking/security protocols including BGP, OSPF, IPSec, SSL-VPN, NAT, and DNS/DHCP.
  • •Practical knowledge of public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization/hypervisors (Docker, Kubernetes, VMware ESXi).
  • •Experience using host tools and traffic generators to replicate production environments, stress-test firewall capabilities, validate functionality, and detect network anomalies.
  • •Industry credentials such as CCNP/CCIE are strongly preferred.
Experience:10-14 years
Skills:Root cause analysisDebuggingTechnical leadershipCommunicationCustomer mindset
Certifications:CCNPCCIE
Tech Stack:PythonREST APIsLLMsGPTClaudeDockerKubernetesVMware ESXiAWSAzureGCPTCP/IPBGPOSPFIPSecSSL-VPNNATDNSDHCPLinux

Company Brief

Cisco
Global technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and high-technology services and products for enterprises, service providers, and governments worldwide.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1984
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