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Zscaler · 1 day ago

Staff Data Center Operations Engineer

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$116K/yr - $165K/yr
date7+ years exp

Zscaler is a leader in cloud security, focused on enabling organizations to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy. The Staff Data Center Operations Engineer will be responsible for provisioning hardware, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with various engineering teams to optimize processes.

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Responsibilities

Provisioning new hardware and network devices in a staging environment that will be deployed globally to expand and supplement the Zscaler network
Troubleshooting issues within our build environment and repair or replace server and network components and infrastructure
Collaborating with the maintenance, network, install and platform engineering teams, execute and validate build activities and engage and assist in optimizing processes

Qualification

Data Center OperationsServer configurationsNetwork devicesLINUX/UNIX command lineBASH scriptingPython scriptingBuild automationJiraConfluence

Required

7+ years experience working in Data Center or hardware build and development environments
Deep understanding of various types of servers, network devices and configurations, and physical connectivity
Experience with the LINUX/UNIX command line, BIOS, OOB mgmt (ILO, SAA, iDRAC, IPMI, etc)
Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 lbs

Preferred

Basic scripting capabilities - BASH / Python
Familiarity with build automation technologies such as Ansible or PXE boot
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or other ticketing and documentation tools

Benefits

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!

Company

Zscaler

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Zscaler is a global cloud-based information security company that enables secure digital transformation for mobile and cloud.
dateFounded in 2008
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.zscaler.com

H1B Sponsorship

Zscaler has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (164)
2024 (220)
2023 (108)
2022 (144)
2021 (82)
2020 (51)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.67B
Key Investors
TPG GrowthLightspeed Venture Partners
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $22.7M
2018-03-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Jay Chaudhry
CEO, Chairman & Founder
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Hemant Dabke
Area Vice President
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Recent News

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