Meet the Team
The Cisco IT team is changing the way we run Cisco’s operations by improving the power of technology, the best of business processes, and superior data insights. Together, we will Reimagine the Cisco experience, Reinvent applications, and Showcase the power of Cisco: our people, products, processes, systems, and data. You will be part of the Database Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team responsible for operating and maintaining Oracle Database platforms.
Your Impact
In this role, you will combine database administration, automation, and operational expertise to ensure the health, security, and availability of Oracle database infrastructure. You will work under the guidance of senior team members to implement automation solutions, perform lifecycle management, and support the stability of database services across on-premises and cloud environments. This is a great opportunity to transform how infrastructure platforms are developed and managed with full software automation.
- Oracle Database Administration: Manage and support Oracle Database environments (11g, 12c, 19c, 23ai); perform installation, configuration, and routine lifecycle management; ensure database availability, performance, and security.
- Database Upgrade & Migration: Complete planned database upgrades and migrations using established procedures and tools such as AutoUpgrade, RMAN, and Data Pump.
- Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts (Shell, Python, SQL/PLSQL) to automate routine DBA tasks, health checks, and monitoring.
- SRE & Operational Support: Contribute to the reliability and operational excellence of Oracle platforms; implement monitoring and alerting; participate in on-call rotations and incident management; support HA/DR activities.
- Performance Tuning: Perform basic performance analysis and optimization using AWR, ASH, and ADDM.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8–13 years of experience in Oracle Database Administration supporting enterprise-scale production environments.
- Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripting, and Python.
- Experience with core Oracle technologies: Oracle ASM, RAC, Active Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM.
- Experience in supporting Oracle Database 19c and 23ai environments.
- Experience working in Linux/Unix production environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible or Terraform).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience managing Oracle workloads in public cloud environments (OCI, AWS, or Azure).
- Operational experience with other database ecosystems (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and a self-motivated approach to working in an Agile/DevOps environment.
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.
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.
Skills Required
- 8-13 years of experience in Oracle Database Administration supporting enterprise-scale production environments.
- Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripting, and Python.
- Experience with Oracle ASM, RAC, Active Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM.
- Experience supporting Oracle Database 19c and 23ai environments.
- Experience working in Linux/Unix production environments.
- Experience with AutoUpgrade, RMAN, and Data Pump for upgrades and migrations.
- Experience using AWR, ASH, and ADDM for performance analysis and tuning.
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible or Terraform).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience managing Oracle workloads in public cloud environments (OCI, AWS, or Azure).
- Operational experience with other database ecosystems (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and experience in an Agile/DevOps environment.
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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What We Do
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
