Senior Data Center Operations Engineer - Remote (Federal)

Zscaler, Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plans

Parental leave

Retirement options

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler in Texas seeks a Sr. Data Center Operations (DCO) Engineer to deploy, maintain, and scale the critical data center infrastructure powering our global production environments.

This remote role in Houston reports to the Director of Network Infrastructure and emphasizes hands-on operation of servers, networks, and cabling. You will collaborate with engineering teams and remote Hands vendors, execute rack-and-stack deployments, troubleshoot hardware and network faults, and maintain asset

Qualifications

• Experience using AI tools, automation, or scripting to streamline data center workflows.
• 5+ years in production data center environments with remote vendor management.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to customer assignments.
• Deep understanding of server platforms, network hardware, optics, fiber, and copper cabling.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix CLI, BIOS configurations, and out-of-band management tools (iLO, iDRAC, IPMI).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly for deployments.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical rack-and-stack deployments, structured cabling, and infrastructure lifecycle management across production data centers.
• Triage, troubleshoot, and remediate hardware and network faults.
• Manage and resolve operational ticket queues and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and third-party Remote Hands technicians.
• Maintain asset tracking documentation and travel up to 50% (domestic/international).

Skills

AI tools and automation

Automation scripting

Problem solving

Collaboration with vendors

Documentation rigor

Tools

iLO

iDRAC

IPMI

Job description

Zscaler in Texas seeks a Sr. Data Center Operations (DCO) Engineer to deploy, maintain, and scale the critical data center infrastructure powering our global production environments.

This remote role in Houston reports to the Director of Network Infrastructure and emphasizes hands-on operation of servers, networks, and cabling. You will collaborate with engineering teams and remote Hands vendors, execute rack-and-stack deployments, troubleshoot hardware and network faults, and maintain asset