Site Reliability Engineer-SkillBridge Intern

Zscaler; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plans for vacation and sick

Parental leave options

Retirement options

In‑office perks, and more

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer-SkillBridge Intern for a remote role in the USA. The role reports to the Director of Site Reliability Engineering within the Zero Trust Exchange team and collaborates with cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts to enable cloud-first strategies.

Responsibilities include operating under ambiguity, owning tasks end-to-end, solving hard problems, and maintaining high-trust collaboration while continually growing through feedback.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging AI-driven solutions
• 5+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer with operations, engineering and compliance experience
• Proficiency in Linux administration, network troubleshooting, and infrastructure as code in cloud environments
• Current Active Duty United States military member or Guard/Reserve member on active orders for at least 180 days with 180 days or fewer remaining before discharge
• Unit commander approval and an approved MOU submitted before start

Responsibilities

• Thrive in ambiguity by building the path as you walk it
• Act as an owner with a passion for the mission
• Problem-solve by addressing challenges with impactful solutions
• Collaborate with high-trust teamwork and provide constructive feedback
• Learn with a growth mindset and seek feedback to improve

Skills

AI/ML fundamentals

Site Reliability Engineering

Linux administration

Container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Active duty military status

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS ECS

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer-SkillBridge Intern

Remote - USA

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 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges 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 Site Reliability Engineer-SkillBridge Intern (San Jose CA or Bellevue WA) to join our team . This is a remote role based in San Jose CA or Bellevue WA, reporting to the Director, Site Reliability Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department . Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy .

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Thrive in ambiguity by building the path as you walk it and viewing dynamic environments as raw material to build something meaningful

Act like an owner with a passion for the mission, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution

Problem-solve by running towards challenges and focusing on solutions that deliver the biggest impact

Collaborate with high trust and ambition for the team, giving and receiving candid feedback with clarity and respect

Learn with a true growth mindset, actively seeking feedback to become a stronger teammate and better partner

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

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. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

You are a high‑trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. 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 and the fastest way to earn trust.

You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain

5+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer with expertise in Operations, Engineering and FedRAMP compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring

Proficiency in Linux administration, network troubleshooting, and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Terraform) in cloud environments and containerized architectures

Current Active Duty United States military member or Guard/Reserve component member on active duty orders for at least 180 days with 180 days or fewer remaining prior to discharge

Unit commander approval and an approved MOU submitted before start

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience applying AIOps platforms, machine learning log analysis, or AI-driven predictive analytics to automate infrastructure anomaly detection and optimize cloud platform reliability

Experience with containerized architectures such as AWS ECS and Kubernetes, alongside knowledge of web security protocols (HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, SQL) and networking fundamentals

Coding experience in Python for automation and software integration

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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:

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time


• Parental leave options


• Retirement options


• In‑office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefitshere .

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 link.

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