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Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

Application window is expected to close on 06/27/2025.   However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applicants are received.

Meet the Team

GRC drives positive impact to Cisco’s business practices through inspiring change for Efficient, Effective and Ethical processes. We have a geographically dispersed team that actively collaborates across all of the theatres, functions and business groups. GRC provides invaluable experience, exposure and education in developing Cisco’s current and future leaders.

You will join The Governance, Risk and Controls (GRC) team. Our mission is to assist the Audit Committee and Management in carrying out their fiduciary responsibilities of maintaining and effective and efficient system of internal controls. Your team is a catalyst for change by bringing outstanding methodologies to our engagements that facilitate actions that better align Company resources to our corporate objectives.

Your Impact

You are a highly motivated, self-starter with an extraordinary mix of technical and audit knowledge. You are someone with strong information security or IT system administration experience that is passionate about technology audit. Beyond your shown technical background, you are also able to perform non-technical IT and business process focused audits. You are able clearly document risks, description of tests performed and associated conclusions.

• Perform Technology and Integrated audits, including risk assessment, assessing IT controls and documentation
• Serve as application controls SME on business process / integrated audits
• Collaborate with both technical experts and senior level management to identify root causes and propose practical solutions
• Articulate audit findings/technical issues in terms of business risk to stakeholders
• Assist in developing processes, tools, and techniques to improve the performance of audits
• Share your expertise with other staff members to improve the overall proficiency of the department
• Delivery focused, willingness to perform all tasks required to complete the job, including administrative and documentation oriented tasks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years of meaningful experience in Technology and Operational audits, Risk Management, Cyber Security Compliance or Security Engineering preferably within the technology sector
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or any other related field.
• Familiarity with audit methodology and risk assessments
• Validated analytical ability to assess sophisticated technology environments against risk assessment outcomes, industry best practices, internal standards and external regulatory requirements
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of leading risk and controls frameworks such as COBIT, ISO27k, NIST etc.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CIA, CRISC, CISSP or GIAC or similar certification a plus.
• Substantial knowledge and experience in IT risks and controls
• IT and business process audit experience

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. Simply put – we power the future.

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.