Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations.
Your Impact
- Manage the end-to-end release process to deliver a unified customer experience
- Coordinate with multi-functional teams to accelerate work and ensure timely releases
- Streamline installation processes to reduce Proof-of-Concept timelines and improve customer satisfaction
- Collaborate closely with development teams to build and maintain reliable software, using GitHub for version control and collaboration
- Implement automation strategies to enhance release efficiency and reliability
- Develop, support, and improve the platform using Golang and Kubernetes
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- 6+ years of experience in release management or a similar role within a software development environment
- Experienced with GitHub Actions, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and a programming/scripting language such as Golang (preferred) or Python
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with Golang strongly preferred. Ability to read and comprehend Golang and solve or debug Golang code strongly desired.
- Certifications in Kubernetes, project management, or related fields
- Solid release management experience for cloud service providers is highly preferred
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse team environments
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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- 6+ years of experience in release management or a similar software development role
- Experience with GitHub Actions
- Experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift
- Programming or scripting experience with Golang or Python
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong Golang experience, including the ability to read, debug, and solve Golang code
- Certification in Kubernetes, project management, or a related field
- Release management experience for cloud service providers
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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 broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
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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.
