Meet the Team
Join Cisco's innovative team, wherecreativity meets cutting-edge technologyto deliver transformative solutions that connect the unconnected and drive real-world impact. Our team specializes in designing and developingadvanced data and system architecture solutionsthat meet evolving business needs across industries such ashealthcare,education,retail, and beyond.
At Cisco, we valuecollaboration,creativity, and a passion for making a difference in bothlocal and global communities. Be part of a team that thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional results.
Your Impact
As aData & System Architect, you will play a pivotal role indesigning robust and scalable architecture solutionsthat power Cisco's business initiatives. Your work will have a direct impact onoperational efficiencyanddata-driven decision-making.
In this role, you will:
- Design and Develop Architecture:Create comprehensivedata models,database designs, andETL processesto meet evolving business requirements.
- Technical Leadership:Providetechnical guidanceto the data and analytics team, ensuring alignment with best practices and business goals.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally:Work withbusiness analysts,data scientists, anddata analyststo understand data needs and deliver systemic solutions.
- Ensure Integration:Oversee theintegration and interoperabilityof systems with Cisco's existing infrastructure and third-party applications.
- Optimize Systems:Identify and resolveperformance bottlenecks, optimizing systems forspeed,scalability, andreliability.
- Documentation and Standards:Create and maintain detaileddocumentationof system architecture, design decisions, and technical standards.
- Evaluate New Technologies:Research and recommendnew tools, frameworks, and technologiesto enhance system performance and security.
- Security Compliance:Ensure compliance withsecurity standards, regulations, and best practices to safeguard sensitive data.
- Mentorship:Mentor junior architects and team members, fostering a culture ofinnovationandcontinuous learning.
Minimum Qualifications
You bring a strong foundation indata and system architecturewith proven experience in managing complex projects.
- Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree inComputer Science,Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 7+ yearsof experience in system architecture, design, and development, with expertise in thesupply chain domain.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency inSQL,database management systems(e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL),data warehousing,ETL tools, anddata modeling tools.
- Programming expertise inPythonandR Shiny.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex projects.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Your additional skills and certifications make you a standout candidate.
- Big Data Expertise:Experience withbig data technologies.
- Cloud Platforms:Familiarity withAWS,Azure, or other cloud platforms.
- Modern Architectures:Experience withmicroservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools.
- Enterprise Frameworks:Knowledge ofenterprise architecture frameworksand methodologies.
- Certifications:Relevant certifications such asTOGAF,AWS Certified Solutions Architect, orMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Responsibilities in Detail
- Architectural Design:Create scalable and reliabledata and system architecture solutionsto address complex business challenges.
- Cross-Team Collaboration:Work closely with stakeholders to align data architecture with business needs and deliver systemic solutions.
- Performance Optimization:Enhance system performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing scalable solutions.
- Tech Evaluation:Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating and recommendingemerging technologiesto improve system performance and security.
- Compliance:Ensure all systems meetsecurity standardsand regulatory compliance requirements.
- Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:Maintain detailed architecture documentation and mentor junior team members.
Who You'll Work With
You will collaborate with:
- Business Analysts:Align on data needs and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Data Scientists and Data Analysts:Work together to deliver data-driven insights and solutions.
- IT and Infrastructure Teams:Ensure seamless integration of new systems into Cisco's existing ecosystem.
- Cross-Functional Teams:Partner with diverse teams to address challenges and optimize processes.