Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
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Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Federal GovernmentIndustries
Requirements
- Active Secret Security Clearance required and must be maintained throughout employment
- 5+ years of Site Reliability Engineering experience and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Site Reliability Engineering experience in both Operations and Engineering environments
- Experience with High/Moderate FedRAMP authorization levels and monthly monitoring, including vulnerability scanning, evaluation, patching, and reporting
- Knowledgeable in virtualization, cloud services, web security, and networking protocols (HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, SQL)
- Proficiency in Linux administration, network troubleshooting, automation tools like Ansible and Terraform, and skilled in Python coding and container-based architectures (AWS ECS, Kubernetes)
- Willing and able to work onsite at Crystal City office in Virginia, from a SCIF, providing 24x7 coverage including night and holiday shifts
Responsibilities
- Managing operational tasks for Zscaler’s products in the US Government’s classified environments, including deployments, on-call duties, and incident management (includes participation in regular deployment sync meetings and operational hand-offs)
- Managing all cloud infrastructure components such as AWS, private cloud environments, containers, and VMs
- Developing scripts, containerized services, and monitoring mechanisms to automate operations tasks and ensure minimal disruption to service
- Developing operations documentation, handling escalations, implementing measures to prevent recurring incidents, and contributing to DevOps best practices
- Building new and enhancing existing Zscaler services within classified environments
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a remote role or does it require onsite work?
This is an onsite role based at the Crystal City office in Virginia, requiring candidates to work from a SCIF and provide 24x7 coverage including night and holiday shifts.
What security clearance is required for this position?
An active Secret Security Clearance is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
What experience level is needed for this Staff Site Reliability Engineer role?
Candidates need 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering or a related field.
What does Zscaler's company culture emphasize?
Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is fast-paced and collaborative, home to some of the brightest minds, and ideal for those passionate about building and innovating.
What are the key responsibilities for this role?
Responsibilities include managing operational tasks in classified environments, cloud infrastructure like AWS and containers, developing automation scripts and monitoring, handling escalations, and building Zscaler services.
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.
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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