Data Director, SonicWall
Network security solutions
Job no longer available
Network security solutions
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide companies with technology that is as affordable as it is effective.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years’ experience in progressive with proven ability to develop and drive long-term data and PLM strategies
- 5+ years of leadership responsibilities, including strategy, budgeting, and people leadership
- Expertise in data engineering and infrastructure, including experience SnowFlake, Hadoop, MS SQL and SSIS, Apache Spark
- Expertise in reporting tools such as PowerBI and Qlikview
- Knowledge of Oracle AgilePLM
- Ability to work in pressure situations to meet required deadlines, flexibility in work schedule
- Must be able to manage and schedule multiple projects on an ongoing basis with the ability to prioritize and work independently and as a team member
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and effectively advise business leaders in technology solutions within a complex business
- Has a passion for people development, innovation, process improvement, and technology
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills
- Provide 24x7 support as needed
Desirable
- Strong DevOps and DevSecOps skills
- Experience with implementing ITIL Framework
- Ability to solve complex business processes
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
What the job involves
- As our Director of Data, reporting to our AVP of Information Systems, this role provides senior leadership to drive the strategic vision for SonicWall's data and product lifecycle management (PLM) strategy and foster a culture of data-drive decision-making
- The Director will oversee the data and PLM teams, collaborate frequently with the business leaders throughout the company and drive initiatives to improve data and process governance, transformation, and management
- The Director performs hands-on operations based on the team’s workload
- Create and execute a strategic data and product lifecycle management vision
- Oversee the governance of data processes and coordinate cross-functional data
- Direct and manage data changes with thorough control, oversight, approval, communication, and documentation
- Relay the implications of data changes and work alongside functional and IT leaders to identify the best solutions
- Implement and follow industry standards and best practices in data governance and management
- Maintain the integrity and quality of data by conducting regular audits and quality reports
- Organize and implement innovations to the Product Lifecycle Management process to deliver faster time to market
- Facilitate product processes and technologies from conception to disposal
- Manage product release process
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills
- Engage in the organization’s formal SDLC Process team
- Partner with senior leadership to establish business and system requirements for projects and proactively advise executives on information technology trends, benefits, and risks
- Build vendor partnerships and oversee multiple vendor relationships to ensure the best performance and financial return
- Gives timely and constructive feedback, leading to improved performance and accountability
- Creates and promotes an environment that fosters learning and innovation
- Actively coaches and mentors IT personnel to develop effective IT leaders and teams to reach their potential and deliver business results
Our take
As workplaces become more distributed, and cyberattacks get smarter and more frequent, companies require more robust cybersecurity systems to protect themselves and their customers. SonicWall offers next-gen firewalls and cybersecurity solutions for hyper-distributed spaces, to allow businesses across industries to protect their vital infrastructure and data.
SonicWall was founded in 1991, and has continuously delivered internet security solutions and appliances for the evolving digital world. Its Boundless Cybersecurity products can stop targeted cyberattacks and manage remote workforce access, as well as facilitate secure cloud adoption, zero-trust security, and more. In addition, the company publishes the world’s most quoted ransomware threat intelligence in the SonicWall Cyber Threat Report.
In 2022, SonicWall was awarded the CRN Annual Report Card Award for Enterprise Network Security, showing that it is a top technology vendor in its field. The company continues to improve its products, with several recent and future releases contributing to enhancing the protections it offers.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Educational Assistance: we enhance formal training with individualized development programs, mentoring, networking, stretch assignments and growth opportunities
- Time to Recharge: with paid time off, ample holidays and a great work-life balance, our employees have the time they need to rest and come back with new and fresh ideas
- Rewards for Your Achievements: long and short-term incentive programs reward your achievements both this year and down the road
- The Ability to Make a Difference: our community efforts, charity drives and other involvement programs allow us to work towards a better world together
- Wellness Programs That Support the Whole You: we put employee health and wellness first because it is essential for the health of our business
Company HQ
Milpitas, CA
Leadership
Robert VanKirk
(President & CEO)Initially worked at the company as SVP of Strategic Customer Sales and CRO before transitioning into their current role in August 2022. Former EVP of Global Sales and Marketing at Silent Circle.
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