Remote Data Center Ops Engineer — AI-Driven Infra

Zscaler, Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Staff Data Center Operations Engineer for our Cloud Operations team. This remote role in Amsterdam reports to the Director of Network Infrastructure and focuses on deploying, maintaining, and scaling critical data center infrastructure across global production sites.

You will partner with engineering and third-party technicians to ensure reliable server, network, and cabling systems while supporting up to 50% travel and ensuring operational rigor and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production data center environments with remote vendor engagement.
• Experience directing remote data center vendors and coordinating with engineering teams.
• Proficient with Linux/Unix CLI, BIOS configurations, and out-of-band management tools.
• Deep technical understanding of diverse server platforms, network hardware, optics, fiber, and copper cabling.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve data center operations and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical rack-and-stack deployments, structured cabling, and lifecycle management across production data centers.
• Triage, troubleshoot, and remediate hardware and network faults; replace failing components as needed.
• Manage and resolve operation tickets, driving maintenance and break/fix activities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, system owners, and Remote Hands technicians to validate installations.
• Maintain asset tracking documentation and support up to 50% travel (domestic and international).

Skills

AI tools automation

Data center operations

Linux/Unix CLI

Vendor management

Tools

iLO

iDRAC

IPMI

Structured cabling

Job description

Zscaler is seeking a Staff Data Center Operations Engineer for our Cloud Operations team. This remote role in Amsterdam reports to the Director of Network Infrastructure and focuses on deploying, maintaining, and scaling critical data center infrastructure across global production sites.

You will partner with engineering and third-party technicians to ensure reliable server, network, and cabling systems while supporting up to 50% travel and ensuring operational rigor and documentation.