Technical Leader DB Storage- Columnar DBs / Vertica | 10+ years
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Location:Bangalore, India
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Area of InterestEngineer - Software
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Job TypeProfessional
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Technology InterestNetworking, Security
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Job Id1420406
Technical Leader - DB Storage
What You'll Do
As a key DB engineer in Cisco's Secure Network Analytics org, part of Cisco's Secure Business Group (SBG), you will work very closely with a team of
Data authorities in enhancing our data storage platforms, writing new support programs and scripts, and fixing database & data access layer. You
Will play a key role not just in creating & scaling our existing storage layer but continuing to optimize them for speed as well. As a hands-on data engineer,
you collaborate with our product and business owners throughout the product lifecycle and develop data and storage solutions that align with our data
strategy. You will mentor other specialists through design reviews and code reviews and will be willing to receive the same. You will care about keeping
The code maintainable, preserving its integrity.
Who We Are & Who You'll Work With
Secure Network Analytics is the industry leading NDR (Network Detection and Response) solution that provides network visibility and security intelligence
To protect enterprises against today’s top Security threats. The SNA team applies ground breaking technologies in an Agile environment to deliver innovative
Security products. At SNA, you will have the opportunity to work in a highly-collaborative & generative work culture that feeds team self-empowerment,
self-organization and decision-making. You will be part of an established but fast-growing diverse organization that continues to thrive in the security
industry.
You will work on strong multi-functional teams that own their outcomes. We believe in building strong teams and look for people that feel the same. You
And your teammates believe in healthy discussions about ideas and how to deliver quality solutions to our customers. You will be part of a team that
Engages in unfiltered conflict around ideas. You and your team will hold one another accountable for delivery. We are not satisfied until the customer's
Problem is solved. The team will focus on achievement of collective results. The team is willing to experiment and adapt. Where forks in the road are
Approached, they will use data to drive their decisions.
Who you are
A strict practitioner of sound software engineering and DB engineering practices. You are a curious problem solver who tenaciously researches
Possible solutions to complex issues. You possess strong technical and analytical skills. You follow current data engineering technologies. You are
Comfortable at both a desk and an engineering lab. You have working knowledge of enterprise data landscape and data structures (structured and nonstructural
Data), technologies like Docker, microservices, distributed systems and TDD are part of your abilities or you have a strong desire to learn them.
You are an active learner. You collaborate with other specialists and people in the organization to improve our solution delivery. You believe in Lean/Agile
Principles and actively work to incorporate them in the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong experience in solving sophisticated design problems around large data sets, especially in Columnar DBs
At least 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer
Senior-level experience in working with large data storage systems and authoring advanced queries
Senior-level coding experience in at least one programming language (Java preferred), commonly used in implementing data engineering solutions
Strong familiarity with Vertica or a similar Columnar Database (install, upgrade, schema, migration, performance tuning, SQL queries)
Good Exposure to No-SQL and Big Data technologies
Good understanding of networking protocols and tools
Success in an Agile Scrum environment in support of a continuous product delivery
Desired Skills
Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker
Familiarity with Network Security or Information Technology domain space
Database performance tuning
Why Cisco
#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive,
Digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!
Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data travelling at light
Speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in
The health services to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges and universities to guide in even the most challenging of times. We’re
helping businesses of all shapes and size to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills
They need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.
We address whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognise 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).
We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30+
Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening,
caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through
Our actions.
It's indeed a Great Place to Work (2023, India) and India's Best workspaces for Women 2023!
So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Digital content trends enthusiast? Many of us are. Passion for technology
And world changing? Be You, With Us!
Join Cisco Secure. #CiscoSecureEng23 #WeAreCisco
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