Business Analyst II (Full-Time) - United States

The application window is expected to close on: 06/24/2026. The posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team The mission of the Security & Trust Organization (S&TO) is to secure products and services, protect Cisco and its employees, and cultivate trust with our customers, partners, and regulators. Thrive on our dynamic and collaborative team where you’ll work closely with a diverse network of internal and external stakeholders to drive essential security initiatives. The Security and Trust Organization (S&TO) is dedicated to cultivating an innovative, growth‑focused culture. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across Cisco, including IT, Product, Customer Experience (CX), and nearly every business unit, to deliver critical security solutions. Your Impact As a Business Analyst II, you will help transform complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision‑making across the Security & Trust Organization. Working closely with Finance, Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders, you will: Design, develop, and maintain BI dashboards and reporting solutions that translate complex data into actionable insights for leaders and stakeholders. Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and key business drivers that support strategic decision‑making and operational improvements. Partner with stakeholders to gather business requirements, translate use cases into technical solutions, and develop data‑driven recommendations that address business challenges. Support the implementation of advanced analytics, automation, and AI‑powered tools and copilots used to interpret and deliver insights from financial and operational data, ensuring accuracy, security, and usability. Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance by maintaining high standards for data quality, documentation, lineage, and reporting accuracy. Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and cost optimization that support business growth and operational excellence. Minimum Qualifications Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Experience using business intelligence and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms to create dashboards, reports, and data‑driven insights. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience working with large datasets and translating findings into actionable business recommendations using SQL and other data analysis tools. Experience supporting data automation, advanced analytics, predictive reporting, business intelligence initiatives, or emerging technology solutions that improve reporting and decision‑making processes. Must be a U.S. citizen with authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future need for visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI/ML solutions, Large Language Models (LLMs), natural language processing, AI‑powered copilots, prompt engineering, predictive analytics, or automated reporting solutions. Experience with Python, R, or similar programming languages used for advanced analytics, automation, model development, or AI solution implementation. Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms and data warehouses such as Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or similar technologies. Knowledge of financial data structures, accounting principles, forecasting processes, financial reporting environments, or business performance analytics. Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts and data‑driven insights to non‑technical audiences. Salary The starting salary range posted for this position is $95,000.00 to $120,400.00 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's hiring location, market conditions, job‑related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. Benefits U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies. 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year‑end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non‑exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer Applicable Salary Ranges by State New York City Metro Area: $95,000.00 - $138,400.00 Non‑Metro New York state & Washington state: $84,100.00 - $123,000.00 Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non‑exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr