Software Engineering Tech Lead – Identity & Security Platforms

cisco· 557 Cisco Systems Israel Ltd.
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📍 South Netanya, IsraelFull time

About this role

Meet the Team

The Enterprise Networking Security Policy Access Dev team in Israel is at the forefront of securing Cisco's next-generation enterprise networks. We build innovative, scalable security policy and access solutions that protect organizations worldwide. By combining deep technical expertise with a passion for problem-solving, our team ensures that network access is both seamless and highly secure. We operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment where every engineer's contribution directly impacts the safety of global digital infrastructure. Join us to shape the future of enterprise networking security and empower businesses to connect with confidence.

Your Impact

As a Software Engineering Technical Leader, you will drive the technical vision and execution for complex security policy and access solutions that safeguard enterprise networks globally. You will leverage your deep expertise in systems programming using C, C++, and Java to architect and develop robust, scalable software. By providing technical leadership, you will mentor peers, guide architectural decisions, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team. Your work will directly contribute to Cisco's mission by ensuring our network access solutions are secure, programmable, and highly reliable. You will also champion software programmability and integrate automation and orchestration practices to streamline development and enhance product performance, ultimately empowering our customers to connect with confidence.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BA in Computer Science or related field

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience in systems programming with complex codebases using C, C++, or Java

  • 3+ years of experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineering teams Experience in software programmability and developing scalable software architectures

  • Experience implementing automation and orchestration within the software development lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of network security, certificate validation, and threat modeling

  • Hands-on experience with cryptography, TLS internals, or Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

  • Hands-on experience with AI coding

  • Understanding of modern attack methods

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design choices to cross-functional partners

Why Cisco? 

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.

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. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

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This Software Engineering Tech Lead – Identity & Security Platforms role at cisco is based in South Netanya, Israel. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Software Engineering Tech Lead – Identity & Security Platforms role at cisco full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Software Engineering Tech Lead – Identity & Security Platforms role in the 557 Cisco Systems Israel Ltd. department at cisco.
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This Software Engineering Tech Lead – Identity & Security Platforms position is part of the 557 Cisco Systems Israel Ltd. department at cisco. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Software Engineering Tech Lead – Identity & Security Platforms job at cisco posted?
This Software Engineering Tech Lead – Identity & Security Platforms position at cisco was posted on Sep 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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