Full-Time

Staff Devops / SRE Engineer

Posted on 5/18/2023

Zscaler

Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based cybersecurity solutions for enterprises

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Junior, Mid, Senior

San Jose, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Chef
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
Hadoop
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Have a strong understanding of Linux, networking and production systems
  • Have 6+ experience building and maintaining infrastructure and services or are a quick learner
  • Experience in managing Production grade Kubernetes clusters and have deep understanding on securing the workloads You have strong understanding of Kafka, Hadoop and Spark
  • Proficient at scripting and programming
  • Experience in using IAC and config management tools like Terraform, Packer, Chef and Ansible
  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or equivalent
Responsibilities
  • You'll work on high impact projects that improve data availability, scalability, and reliability of our data infrastructure
  • You will manage several Kubernetes, Kafka and Hadoop cluster You will manage resources in AWS and Azure
  • You will assist our system architecture team to improve the on-prem data platform
  • You will design, architect, improve and support new and existing tools to help us operate at scale
  • You will Own and Operate cloud infrastrucure in AWS/Azure by usic IAC tools like Terraform,Packer,Chef and Ansible
  • And, finally, join us in our oncall rotation
Desired Qualifications
  • Due to the nature of the work, US citizen is preffered but not mandatory
  • Some experience operating infrastructure service Federal customers

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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