Who You Will Work WithBeing part of Database and Platform Services, you will work with
- Database Administrator, Site Reliability Engineers, Architects, Software developers, DevOps Engineers, Project Managers within Infrastructure Cloud Services organization
- Collaborate with IT service owners, product owners and development teams
- Partner with multi-functional IT business teams.
What You Will DoAs an Infrastructure organization, we are responsible for providing and supporting state-of-art, scalable, reliable, resilient, and secure database platform to our clients to support their business needs. In your role as a technical leader, your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Leadership- Provide strategic direction for the Database and Platform Services team aligned with Cisco’s business transformation goals.
- Define and implement best practices, standards, and processes for database technologies and operations
Operational Excellence- Oversee day-to-day operations of database platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, resilience, and security.
- Drive initiatives to optimize service delivery, performance tuning, and automation of routine tasks.
Team Development and Collaboration- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of database engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Compute, Network, Applications) to integrate database solutions and support organizational objectives.
Security and Compliance- Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect data integrity and privacy.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to database management.
Process Automation and Innovation- Guide the team through the process automation roadmap, leveraging emerging technologies and practices to enhance efficiency and agility.
- Champion innovation in database technologies, exploring new tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
Reporting and Metrics- Define key operational and security metrics and provide regular updates to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in database engineering, with a strong focus on operational activities, security/compliance, and ideally software development.
- Proven leadership experience in managing and leading technical teams in a complex, enterprise-level environment.
- Expertise in one or more database technologies such as relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Strong understanding of cloud technologies and experience with databases in cloud environments is desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinker with a forward-looking attitude, passionate about driving business outcomes through technology innovation.
Preferred Skills- Knowledge of cloud technologies and experience operating databases on public cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with software development practices and agile methodologies.
- Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Oracle, AWS, Azure) are a plus.
We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).