Security Research Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco is seeking a Security Research Engineering Technical Leader in Fulton, Maryland, US for a full-time opportunity to lead advanced security research engineering work.

The Opportunity

The Security Research Engineering Technical Leader role at Cisco in Fulton, Maryland, US offers a chance to set technical direction for research efforts that deepen engineering capabilities. In this full-time position you will guide complex investigations, influence priorities, and help colleagues advance practical outcomes. Candidates exploring Security Research Engineering Technical Leader jobs near Fulton or Cisco careers elsewhere can step into meaningful technical leadership while growing expertise in a focused professional setting.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As the Security Research Engineering Technical Leader you will typically:

• Direct multi-phase security research projects that address evolving engineering challenges
• Perform thorough analysis of threats and vulnerabilities then propose robust technical responses
• Build and refine specialized tools and prototypes that support ongoing research goals
• Partner with engineering peers to convert research insights into practical improvements
• Mentor junior researchers and share advanced techniques across the team
• Track emerging methods and technologies to keep research priorities current and effective

What You Bring

Candidates well suited for this Security Research Engineering Technical Leader role commonly offer:

• Extensive experience in security research paired with clear technical leadership accomplishments
• Deep skills in reverse engineering, threat modeling, and security tooling
• Proficiency in programming and core systems security concepts
• Demonstrated ability to steer research teams toward innovative, high-impact results
• Strong communication skills for explaining complex findings to varied audiences
• A habit of continuous learning that keeps pace with rapid advances in security engineering

About the Company

Cisco is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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