Senior Principal Software Engineer (Security Clearance Required)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $206,500 - $295,000 USD

Zscaler is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join their ZFabric Infrastructure team. Reporting to the VP, Product & Engineering, this role involves carrying out DevOps and SRE duties for Big Data on various open-source platforms, monitoring platforms, managing cluster maintenance, troubleshooting, and deploying new cloud-based environments.

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• U.S. citizenship and security clearance are required.
• 12+ years of experience in DevOps, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Linux administration command line programs and scripting.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with at least one major cloud infrastructure provider (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, understand software environments and network topologies, and facilitate technical design sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Big Data infrastructure administration, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Experience architecting and building Big Data solutions on-premises and in the cloud (including FedRamp) using IaC principles.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out DevOps and SRE duties for Big Data on various open-source platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, Trino, and Snowflake.
• Monitor platforms and adhere to runbooks/SOPs to manage platform and application problems.
• Familiarize with cluster maintenance processes and implement changes according to documented installation and validation plans.
• Demonstrate robust troubleshooting (root cause analysis) and debugging skills to identify and rectify issues, and provide preventative advice.
• Deploy new cloud-based environments (FedRamp) to support new and existing workloads.

About Zscaler

Zscaler is a global cloud security company, serving thousands of enterprise customers, including 40% of Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 2007, Zscaler operates the world's largest security cloud, enabling enterprises to accelerate digital transformation securely. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications. Zscaler is recognized as a Best Workplace in Technology and fosters an inclusive, fast-paced, and collaborative culture.

Company Culture & Benefits

Zscaler is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and customers it serves, fostering an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives. The company emphasizes collaboration and belonging in its mission to make doing business seamless and secure. Zscaler offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits program to support its employees.