Zscaler

Staff Network Engineer-Federal

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Network SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 6 years of experience working with high-speed copper and fiber Ethernet switch networks, spanning-tree protocols, and BGP protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 for large-scale Enterprise or Telecom networks. U.S. citizenship is required for this position, along with experience working with ticketing and inventory systems in remote Data Center operations.

Responsibilities

The Senior Network Engineer will collaborate with a team of engineers to deploy, operate, monitor, and support network infrastructures across multiple data centers, acting as the L3 technical escalation point for managing and resolving high-severity or critical incidents. They will also perform peer reviews on configuration and change scripts, offer technical guidance and mentorship to the team, and participate in an on-call rotation for continuous operational support.

Skills

Network Engineering
Network Infrastructure
Cloud Operations
Network Monitoring
Network Support
Data Center Operations

Zscaler

Cloud-based cybersecurity and secure gateway services

About Zscaler

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 offered through a subscription model, allowing large enterprises and government organizations to select the level of security that meets their needs. Zscaler differentiates itself from competitors by offering a strong partner program that enhances market reach and provides partners with training and resources. The company's goal is to support secure digital transformation for its clients by delivering reliable security solutions.

Key Metrics

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$148.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans
Supportive parental & family leave
On-demand learning & development
Company-sponsored volunteering
Global tuition assistance program
Guilt-free paid time off

Risks

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.

Differentiation

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.

Upsides

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.

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