Escalation Engineer - ZIA/ZPA

Zscaler; Mohali; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler employs a hybrid-based Escalation Engineer role based in India (Bangalore/Mohali). You will be the top technical resolver for complex issues escalated from Level I/II, coordinating with Engineering and Operations to accelerate problem-solving.

The role emphasizes ownership, customer obsession, and agility in a fast-paced security-focused environment, with involvement in on-call rotations and a global support context.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated curiosity and exploration of AI tools to enhance workflows.
• 8+ years as a Support Engineer or Senior Support Engineer in networking or web security.
• Proven ability to handle critical escalations to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive resolution of escalated customer issues and critical situations.
• Work on critical cases and meet SLAs/OLAs with clear status updates.
• Participate in 24x7 support with on-call rotation as required.
• Reproduce issues in controlled environments to validate defects.
• Create and maintain knowledge base entries for troubleshooting.

Skills

AI tools exploration

Support engineering

Critical escalations handling

Network diagnostics

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ping

Traceroute

MTR

Job description

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for a Escalation Engineer to join our team in a hybrid capacity based in Bangalore/Mohali, reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Support within our Support department. The ideal candidate will function as the highest level of technical support within the TAC, responsible for resolving the most complex and critical issues escalated from Level I and Level II support engineers.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Own and drive resolution of escalated customer issues and critical situations, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes

• Work on critical customer cases and resolve them within established/expected resolution timelines (SLAs/OLAs), providing clear status and action plans throughout

• Participate in a 24x7 support operation, including an on-call rotation (as required) and Collaborate with Engineering to support customer testing efforts and accelerate troubleshooting and resolution

• Reproduce customer-reported issues in controlled environments to validate defects and provide clear, actionable findings to Engineering and Operations

• Create and maintain technical knowledge base/support database entries to document troubleshooting steps and resolutions when content does not already exist

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

• You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

• You are a high-trust collaborator. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork.

• You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish, knowing their success is our success.

• You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action to win for the customer and the team.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

• Bachelors with 8 plus years of experience as a Support Engineer or Senior Support Engineer supporting networking or web security products

• Proven experience in handling critical escalations and driving them to successful resolution

• A strong professional drive to thrive in a high-pressure environment of daily escalations and a genuine passion for resolving complex technical challenges for customers

• Proficiency in troubleshooting network issues using standard diagnostic tools (e.g., Ping, Traceroute, MTR, etc.)

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrate a proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency

• Strong understanding of network security concepts and technologies (SSL/TLS, VPNs, Firewall, IDS/IPS)

• In-depth knowledge of VPN technologies, including IPsec and various VPN clients

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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

• Various health plans

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time

• Parental leave options

• Retirement options

• Education reimbursement

• In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here (https://www.zscaler.com/candidate-resource-hub) .

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) link.

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