Senior Operating System Software Engineer

<p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b>Meet the Team</b></span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><span>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 focus on platform management services, continuously evaluating infrastructure and operations to ensure efficiency and precision. Our expertise in IaaS and PaaS, combined with repeatable and portable delivery models, enables the rapid and secure deployment of applications.</span></span></p><br /><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><span>Within CCPS, the Cloud Software & Solutions (CSS) group designs and develops cloud platform solutions with an emphasis on quality, stability, simplification, user experience, scalability, performance, and portability. We are looking for a senior Operating System Software Engineer to join our team and build scalable cloud-native applications and services. </span></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><b>Your Impact</b></span></span></p><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Design and implement robust, high-performance backend services and APIs using Golang.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Define, implement, and automate operating-system security and hardening standards, primarily for Linux environments.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Establish secure OS baselines using recognized standards, and ensure systems remain compliant throughout their lifecycle.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Partner with security and infrastructure teams to manage vulnerabilities, patching, access controls, audit logging, and security remediation.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Troubleshoot complex production issues and improve system availability, observability, performance, and reliability.</span></li></ul><br /><p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></p><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">6+ years (BS) or 4+ years (MS) of experience in software development, systems engineering, or cloud/platform engineering roles.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Strong proficiency in Go and experience building scalable, concurrent backend services and APIs.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Deep proficiency in Linux system administration (RHEL/Ubuntu/Win), including advanced shell scripting, performance monitoring, and system-level debugging.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Strong understanding of security principles and proven experience in applying security hardening to production systems.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, automate routine tasks, accelerate problem-solving, and enhance engineering quality.</span></li></ul><br /><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Experience with configuration management and infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Knowledge of cloud-native technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS or GCP.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Familiarity with SELinux or AppArmor, identity and access management, security scanning, and compliance automation.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Experience with CI/CD pipelines, observability platforms, and agile development methodologies.</span></li></ul><br /><p>CollabHiring</p><p></p><h1>Why Cisco? </h1><p>At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.</p><p>Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. </p><p>We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. </p><p></p>