Staff Data Center Operations Engineer

Position Overview

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation and is the leader in cloud security with over 15 million users worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Staff Data Center Operations (DCO) Engineer to join our Network Infrastructure team in our San Jose, CA office. In this role, you will play a critical part in provisioning, troubleshooting, and collaborating with multiple teams to expand and secure the Zscaler network.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision new hardware and network devices in a staging environment for global deployment.
• Troubleshoot issues within the build environment and repair or replace server and network components.
• Collaborate with maintenance, network, installation, and platform engineering teams to execute and validate build activities.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Data Center or hardware build and development environments.
• Deep understanding of various server types, network devices, configurations, and physical connectivity.
• Experience with LINUX/UNIX command line, BIOS, and OOB management (e.g., ILO, SAA, iDRAC, IPMI).
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic scripting skills (BASH/Python).
• Familiarity with build automation technologies such as Ansible or PXE boot.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or other ticketing and documentation tools.

Benefits & Perks

• Base Pay Range: $115,500 - $165,000 USD
• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!