Full-Time

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Federal, Security Clearance

Posted on 10/7/2024

Zscaler

Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based cybersecurity solutions for enterprises

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$136.5k - $195kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
SQL
Terraform
Ansible
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Secret Security Clearance that you must maintain throughout employment
  • Information Assurance Technician Level 2 Certification (can be obtained within the first few weeks of employment)
  • Over 5 years of Site Reliability Engineering experience in both Operations and Engineering environments
  • Extensive experience with High/Moderate FedRAMP authorization levels and monthly monitoring, including vulnerability scanning, evaluation, patching, and reporting
  • Proficient in Linux administration, network troubleshooting, and automation tools like Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure as code
  • Skilled in Python coding, container-based architectures (AWS ECS, Kubernetes), and knowledgeable in virtualization, cloud services, web security, and networking protocols (HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, SQL)
Responsibilities
  • Oversee operational tasks for FedRAMP cloud products, including deployments, on-call duties, and incident management
  • Manage all cloud infrastructure components, such as AWS GovCloud, private cloud environments, containers, and VMs
  • Develop operations documentation, handle escalations, and implement measures to prevent recurring incidents, while contributing to DevOps best practices

Zscaler provides cloud-based information security services, focusing on internet, web, and cloud security. Its platform functions as a secure gateway that inspects all internet traffic between users and applications, ensuring that threats are identified and stopped before they can access a client's network. This service is particularly aimed at large enterprises and government organizations that are transitioning to cloud and mobile-first strategies. Zscaler differentiates itself from competitors through its subscription-based model, which allows clients to select the level of security they need, and its strong partner program that enhances market reach by supporting partners with training and resources. The company's goal is to facilitate secure digital transformation for its clients while generating steady revenue through subscription fees.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$148.8M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zscaler's FY/25 guidance was revised upward, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The partnership with Bharti Airtel enhances Zscaler's zero-trust architecture offerings.
  • Zscaler's hiring of government experts strengthens its position in the public sector.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cybersecurity firms may erode Zscaler's market share.
  • Economic downturns could impact Zscaler's subscription-based revenue model.
  • The retirement of CFO Mr. Canessa may lead to financial instability.

What makes Zscaler unique

  • Zscaler offers a 100% cloud-based security platform, eliminating on-premise hardware needs.
  • The company is a Gartner magic quadrant leader for secure web gateways.
  • Zscaler's platform inspects all internet traffic, ensuring threats are neutralized pre-network.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Supportive parental & family leave

On-demand learning & development

Company-sponsored volunteering

Global tuition assistance program

Guilt-free paid time off

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