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Company Overview
Qualys is a leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, processing vast amounts of data to help our global customers secure their networks, devices, and applications. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a Senior Manager, Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE) to lead our database teams and help ensure the ongoing performance, reliability, and scalability of our mission-critical data infrastructure.
Position Summary
In this role, you will lead and manage a globally distributed DBRE team responsible for the performance, availability, and security of our large-scale database environments. Our technology stack includes Oracle, OpenSearch, Cassandra, Kafka, Redis, Ceph, Janusgraph, and more. You should have hands-on expertise with two or more of these technologies and be comfortable guiding your team in adopting new tools and practices to streamline day-to-day operations.
You will partner closely with cross-functional teams-Development/Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Infrastructure, Networking, and Support-to optimize database environments and ensure all systems meet or exceed service-level objectives. This position reports to the Director or VP of Engineering (depending on company structure) and requires 4 years of management experience leading teams across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Directly oversee and mentor a global DBRE team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
Manage staffing needs, including recruiting and retaining top talent, conducting performance reviews, and supporting team members' career growth.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within and across teams.
Strategic Planning & Execution
Define and implement the long-term strategy for database reliability, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Drive projects from inception to completion-coordinating with stakeholders, setting milestones, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliveries.
Evaluate emerging technologies and tools that can enhance the reliability and performance of our databases.
Database & Infrastructure Management
Provide expert oversight of installation, configuration, and performance tuning for Oracle, OpenSearch, Cassandra, Kafka, Redis, Ceph, and/or Janusgraph in multi-data-center deployments.
Ensure best practices are followed for database security, backups, disaster recovery, and storage management.
Collaborate with architecture teams to design and maintain high-availability, fault-tolerant systems.
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Guide the team in identifying performance bottlenecks, diagnosing issues, and implementing remediation strategies.
Develop and track critical KPIs for database health, capacity, and performance, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Automation & Innovation
Champion the use of automation frameworks (Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Grafana, etc.) to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce human error, and improve system reliability.
Encourage the adoption of DevOps and agile practices, promoting continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support
Work closely with SRE, Infrastructure, and Networking teams to maintain optimal infrastructure configurations, reliability, and uptime.
Partner with Support and Customer Success teams to address production issues, maintain SLAs, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.
Communicate complex technical concepts to executives and other non-technical stakeholders to facilitate decision-making.
Cloud Integration (Nice-to-Have)
Leverage knowledge of OCI or other public cloud platforms to optimize database deployments in hybrid or cloud-native environments.
Our Work Environment
Collaborative & Transparent: We use virtual collaboration and pairing tools to share ideas openly. Siloed work is discouraged-teamwork is our strength.
Agile & Flexible: We focus on delivering incremental value, adapting processes only when they serve our goals.
Diverse & Inclusive: We believe in building teams with diverse perspectives, which fuels creativity and innovative problem-solving.
People-Focused: Our people are our most valuable asset. We invest in personal growth and align individual strengths to company objectives.
Qualifications
Education:
BS/MS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Management & Leadership Experience:
4 years of experience managing teams (preferably DBRE, SRE, or similar) across multiple regions, with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Technical Expertise:
8 years of hands-on experience working with SQL & NoSQL databases in production.
Proficiency in at least two of the following technologies: Oracle, OpenSearch, Cassandra, Kafka, Redis, Ceph, Janusgraph.
Strong understanding of database performance optimization, backup and recovery, and real-time data synchronization.
Tooling & Automation:
Working knowledge of Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Grafana, or equivalent tools for automation, CI/CD, and monitoring.
Soft Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, especially in high-pressure production environments.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution, prioritizing tasks for maximum impact.
Innovation & Adaptability:
Demonstrated passion for learning new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead of industry trends.
Experience working in an agile environment with frequent releases and iterative improvements.
Why Join Us?
Leadership Impact: Shape the vision and direction of our global DBRE team, driving innovation and operational excellence.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on the latest and most robust data solutions that power our security and compliance platform.
Professional Growth: Access abundant opportunities for learning and career development within a fast-growing organization.
Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse team that values open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, and more.
Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about database reliability, possess strong leadership skills, and want to drive meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant leadership and technical experience.
Join us at Qualys and help lead our mission to provide secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions to customers worldwide!
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Annual Salary Guidelines: $175,000 - $210,000
Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
Qualys is committed to building an environment characterized by respect for the individual where cultural and ethnic diversity are blended by teamwork into a harmonious work force. Because of this we are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees.
All qualified applicants shall receive consideration that is free of discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics and information, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This applies equally to individuals with a physical or mental disability or medical condition.
Qualys offers reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities to the extent the accommodation will enable them to perform the essential functions of the job and will not create an undue hardship. Further information relating to reasonable accommodations is available from the Human Resources Department.
If you request assistance or accommodations, please contact us at HR@Qualys.com
Salary : $175,000 - $210,000
