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Meet the Team
The Cisco AI Software& Platform Group incubates and delivers Generative AI based solutions to reinvent Cisco's existing Products and how customers interact with them. Our Group is also introducing new offerings that help customers roll out Generative AI at scale while doing so responsibly. Ultimately, we are doing so through internal platforms that unlock the benefits of this technology for Cisco teams and partners across our Security, Enterprise Networking, Collaboration and Splunk portfolios.
Your Impact
Cisco is looking for a highly experienced and innovative DevOps Engineer to join our global DevOps team. In this critical role, you will architect and build scalable, secure cloud infrastructure and lead the adoption of best-in-class DevOps practices across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless code delivery, system reliability, and operational excellence for our SaaS platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement end-to-end CI/CD workflows in a large-scale, distributed environment\u2014enabling both on-demand and scheduled builds and deployments with zero downtime.
- Scale microservice-based platforms across multiple geographic regions, with a focus on container orchestration (Kubernetes), cost optimization, and automated scaling solutions.
- Lead cross-functional DevOps projects from inception to completion defining success criteria, coordinating execution, and measuring outcomes against clear KPIs.
- Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to streamline delivery pipelines and promote DevOps best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
- Advocate automation in every layer of the infrastructure stack using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools such as Terraform, Helm, and GitOps frameworks.
- Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging DevOps tools and technologies to increase system resilience, reduce operational overhead, and enhance developer productivity.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
- Serve as a subject matter expert within the DevOps organization\u2014promoting a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Integrate AI-assisted tooling, copilots, and AIOps into day-to-day DevOps, CI/CD workflows, infrastructure automation, testing, and incident response to enhance efficiency and system reliability.
- Bachelors degree in Comp Science, Engineering (or related field /industry) + 8 years of DevOps experience, Masters + 5 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience.
- Experience in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Experience working in Kubernetes, Docker
- Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience in scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
- Deep expertise in CI/CD tooling and practices, including hands-on experience with systems like Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD, or similar.
- Demonstrated success scaling containerized microservices across regions with cost and performance optimizations.
- Proven leadership in cross-functional engineering projects with measurable outcomes.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
At Cisco, we\u2019re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era \u2013 and beyond. We\u2019ve 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\u2019ll 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.\u00A0
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.\u00A0
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $216,300.00 to $280,800.00 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\u2019s 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.\u00A0 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\u2019s policies:
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u00A0unused sick time\u00A0carried forward\u00A0from one calendar year\u00A0to 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
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:
- .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.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$216,300.00 - $322,900.00
Non-Metro New York state& Washington state:
$197,500.00 - $287,300.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco\u2019s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Meet the Team
The Cisco AI Software& Platform Group incubates and delivers Generative AI based solutions to reinvent Cisco's existing Products and how customers interact with them. Our Group is also introducing new offerings that help customers roll out Generative AI at scale while doing so responsibly. Ultimately, we are doing so through internal platforms that unlock the benefits of this technology for Cisco teams and partners across our Security, Enterprise Networking, Collaboration and Splunk portfolios.
Your Impact
Cisco is looking for a highly experienced and innovative DevOps Engineer to join our global DevOps team. In this critical role, you will architect and build scalable, secure cloud infrastructure and lead the adoption of best-in-class DevOps practices across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless code delivery, system reliability, and operational excellence for our SaaS platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement end-to-end CI/CD workflows in a large-scale, distributed environment\u2014enabling both on-demand and scheduled builds and deployments with zero downtime.
- Scale microservice-based platforms across multiple geographic regions, with a focus on container orchestration (Kubernetes), cost optimization, and automated scaling solutions.
- Lead cross-functional DevOps projects from inception to completion defining success criteria, coordinating execution, and measuring outcomes against clear KPIs.
- Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to streamline delivery pipelines and promote DevOps best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
- Advocate automation in every layer of the infrastructure stack using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools such as Terraform, Helm, and GitOps frameworks.
- Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging DevOps tools and technologies to increase system resilience, reduce operational overhead, and enhance developer productivity.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
- Serve as a subject matter expert within the DevOps organization\u2014promoting a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Integrate AI-assisted tooling, copilots, and AIOps into day-to-day DevOps, CI/CD workflows, infrastructure automation, testing, and incident response to enhance efficiency and system reliability.
- Bachelors degree in Comp Science, Engineering (or related field /industry) + 8 years of DevOps experience, Masters + 5 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience.
- Experience in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Experience working in Kubernetes, Docker
- Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience in scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
- Deep expertise in CI/CD tooling and practices, including hands-on experience with systems like Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD, or similar.
- Demonstrated success scaling containerized microservices across regions with cost and performance optimizations.
- Proven leadership in cross-functional engineering projects with measurable outcomes.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
At Cisco, we\u2019re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era \u2013 and beyond. We\u2019ve 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\u2019ll 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.\u00A0
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.\u00A0
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $216,300.00 to $280,800.00 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\u2019s 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.\u00A0 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\u2019s policies:
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u00A0unused sick time\u00A0carried forward\u00A0from one calendar year\u00A0to 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
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:
- .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.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$216,300.00 - $322,900.00
Non-Metro New York state& Washington state:
$197,500.00 - $287,300.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco\u2019s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
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- H&R Block1,215
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- Merck12
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical operations manager jobs.
- 5+ years of experience managing technical or operational teams in a relevant industry
- Proficiency with IT service management platforms such as ServiceNow or Jira
- Demonstrated experience with process improvement methodologies including Lean or Six Sigma
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business operations, or a related field
- Experience owning vendor relationships, SLAs, and third-party contract performance
- Familiarity with budget management, resource planning, and cross-functional stakeholder reporting
Tips for Your Technical Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify operational impact on your resume
Technical operations manager roles attract candidates who can show measurable results. Replace vague duties with outcomes like uptime percentages, cost reductions, or cycle time improvements. Hiring managers reviewing these roles scan for evidence that you've moved a metric, not just managed a team.
Tailor your resume to the stack in each posting
Job postings for this role vary widely by environment. One opening may prioritize ITIL and ServiceNow while another emphasizes Lean and ERP platforms. Pull the specific tools and frameworks from each listing and mirror that language in your resume's skills and experience sections.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists technical operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by operational environment type
Technical operations manager roles split between IT-centric environments and physical or production operations. Searching by keywords like 'NOC,' 'facilities,' 'data center,' or 'supply chain' narrows results to the environments where your experience actually translates, saving you from mis-targeted applications.
Prepare a process improvement case study for interviews
Most technical operations manager interviews include a behavioral round focused on how you've diagnosed and fixed a broken process. Prepare one detailed example with a clear problem, your specific actions, the stakeholders involved, and the before-and-after outcome. Generic answers lose ground to candidates with a crisp story.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
When you reach an offer stage, clarify what you'd actually own: headcount, budget authority, vendor relationships, and cross-functional accountability. Two offers with the same title can carry very different real responsibility, and scope signals your growth ceiling far more than the job grade does.
Technical Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most technical operations managers?
The companies hiring the most technical operations managers right now include H&R Block, Amazon, and Google, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strong at technology companies, large healthcare systems, and enterprise logistics operations.
How many technical operations manager jobs are remote?
About 45% of technical operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability depends heavily on the operational environment. Roles focused on IT infrastructure, vendor oversight, and program coordination tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to facilities, data centers, or manufacturing floors typically require an on-site presence.
How do you become a technical operations manager?
Most people reach this role by building hands-on experience in a technical function first, whether that's IT support, engineering, logistics, or a related operations discipline. From there, taking ownership of projects, leading small teams, and developing skills in process improvement and cross-functional communication positions you for a manager-level role. Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or Lean can accelerate that transition.
Can you get a technical operations manager job without direct management experience?
Yes, candidates without a formal management title can compete for these roles by highlighting indirect leadership, such as leading cross-functional projects, coordinating vendors, or mentoring junior staff. Employers hiring at the lower end of this title often value deep operational expertise and process ownership over years of people management, particularly in fast-scaling teams building out their operations function for the first time.
What does the technical operations manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen focuses on background and fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation that goes deeper on operational experience and leadership style. Most employers then include a technical or scenario-based round where you walk through how you'd handle a real operational problem. Final rounds often involve a panel of cross-functional peers or senior leaders assessing how you'd collaborate across the organization.
Where can I find and apply to technical operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to technical operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and operational background, then apply directly to each listing. Openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you an edge on newly posted positions.
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