Data Architect

The application window is expected to close on: 05/20/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

The Cisco Data Platforms team builds scalable, cloud-ready solutions that power enterprise AI, ML, and advanced analytics. We are a dynamic, inclusive team dedicated to driving operational efficiency and delivering impactful, sustainable data intelligence for our global customers.

Your Impact

As a Senior Data Architect, you will drive the modernization and governance of Cisco’s hybrid data landscape, bridging Teradata and Snowflake to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions. Your impact will center on ensuring data integrity and cost-efficiency while architecting robust platforms that empower the organization with reliable, advanced analytics and actionable business intelligence.

• Architect end-to-end data solutions by defining hybrid reference standards and delivering high-performance data models that translate complex business needs into scalable, cloud-native platforms.

• Direct the design of resilient, secure ETL/ELT frameworks and integration strategies, fostering multi-functional collaboration to optimize data movement across hybrid cloud and on-premises ecosystems.

• Establish and maintain consistent data governance, security, and compliance standards across Teradata and Snowflake through proactive partner collaboration and policy enforcement.

• Drive performance and cost-efficiency across Teradata and Snowflake through proactive capacity planning, workload optimization, and continuous architectural improvement.

• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, sustainable data solutions through proactive design oversight and alignment to architectural standards.

• Drive continuous platform evolution by evaluating emerging technologies and architectural approaches while maintaining rigorous documentation, standards, and design guidelines to ensure long-term scalability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data warehousing, and enterprise database design.

• Experience with Teradata and Snowflake (performance/cost optimization) alongside advanced SQL skills and working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Experience in architecting and optimizing large-scale Teradata and Snowflake data environments through expert modeling, performance tuning, and cost‑efficient management.

• Experience in designing and governing high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines and implementing complex data modeling methodologies (dimensional, normalized, and hybrid).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

• Experience with data governance frameworks and tooling.

• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation and orchestration.

• Exposure to Teradata‑to‑Snowflake migration or modernization initiatives.

• Familiarity with analytics engineering, BI enablement, or self‑service analytics use cases.

Why Cisco?

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $183,800.00 to $263,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year‑end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non‑exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non‑sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance‑based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non‑quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota‑based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• 0.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non‑quota‑based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

Non‑Metro New York state & Washington state:

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

* For quota‑based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

**Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non‑exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.