Data Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: for U.S. ONLY, insert deadline date>Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.Meet the TeamJoin the Cisco IT Data team, where innovation, automation, and reliability drive world-class business outcomes. Our team delivers scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms supporting Cisco’s global data operations. We value a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence, empowering team members to experiment and drive operational transformation.Your ImpactAs a Data Operations (DevOps) Engineer, you will play a meaningful role in building, automating, and optimizing the infrastructure and processes that support the Corporate Functions – Enterprise Data Warehouse. Your expertise will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of data platforms and pipelines across cloud and on-premise environments. You’ll collaborate closely with data engineers, software engineers, architects, and business partners to create robust solutions that accelerate data-driven decision-making at Cisco.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomate deployment, monitoring, and management of data platforms and pipelines using industry-standard DevOps tools and standard processes. Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ETL, analytics, and data applications (e.g., Informatica, DBT, Airflow, Python, Java). Ensure high availability, performance, and security of data systems in cloud (Snowflake, Google BigQuery, AWS/GCP/Azure) and hybrid environments. Manage infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) to provision and scale resources efficiently. Implement observability and data quality monitoring using modern tools (e.g., Monte Carlo, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Solve and resolve issues in production data & workflows, collaborating with engineering and analytics teams for root cause analysis and solution delivery. Drive automation and process improvement for data operations, system upgrades, patching, and access management. Contribute to security and compliance initiatives related to data governance, access controls, and audit readiness. Mentor and support junior engineers, encouraging a culture of knowledge sharing and operational excellence. Minimum Qualifications (Provide up to five (5) bullet points -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5–8 years of experience in DevOps, Data Operations, or related IT engineering roles. Proficiency with cloud platforms (Snowflake, AWS) and Working knowledge of ETL and workflow orchestration tools (Informatica, DBT, Airflow). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.), scripting (Python, Shell), and configuration management. Working knowledge of ETL and workflow orchestration tools (Informatica, DBT, Airflow). Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.). Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Monte Carlo, etc.). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and delivering in fast-paced environments. Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting data warehouse or analytics platforms in enterprise settings. Knowledge of data quality, security, and governance frameworks. Familiarity with automation tools and standard methodologies for operational efficiency. Understanding of data pipelines, modeling, and analytics. Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills. 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.