The application window is expected to close on: 09/11/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The successful applicant may be performing work in FedRAMP High or IL-5 environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e. U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil.

MEET THE TEAM

Catalyst Center is Cisco’s flagship network management and automation platform, serving as the heart of our Networking Platforms portfolio. We empower enterprises, governments, and service providers to design, provision, and secure their mission-critical networks at scale. As a core component of Cisco’s Networking, Security, and Observability strategy, our work ensures that customers can operate their infrastructure with absolute confidence. We are a fast-moving, collaborative team of product managers and engineers who thrive on solving complex technical challenges across both on-premises and cloud (Meraki) environments. Joining us offers the unique opportunity to influence product roadmaps that impact millions of devices globally while shaping the future of unified network management.

YOUR IMPACT

Own the network compliance, platform security, and public sector market access strategy for Catalyst Center to ensure customers meet their most demanding regulatory requirements. Drive the compliance roadmap by expanding capabilities from on-premises to the cloud (Meraki) to deliver a unified and secure user experience. Collaborate with the Cisco Market Access team to define requirements and execute the expansion of Catalyst Center into the FedRAMP Moderate space to drive public sector growth. Lead the roadmap for security assurance and emerging technologies, such as Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), to modernize identity and access management within the platform. Deliver a differentiated and secure compliance experience that accelerates product adoption across enterprise and public sector markets to ensure long-term platform success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in a Product Management role managing large-scale, cross-functional engineering projects.
• 3+ years of experience working with customers in Government or regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience with security and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, FIPS 140, ISO 27001, SOC, or Common Criteria.
• Technical background in networking, cloud infrastructure, or software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in identity and access management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) modernization.
• Familiarity with emerging security technologies, including Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
• Domain expertise in networking, specifically cloud-managed (Meraki) or hybrid platforms.
• Proven experience in a SaaS or PaaS enterprise environment delivering compliance-focused capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $169,300.00 to $237,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate…