Sr. Staff Data Center Operations Engineer

Framework Ventures; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vacation & sick time

Parental leave

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler invites applications for an experienced Data Center Operations Engineer to join the Network Infrastructure team. You will be onsite at an Amsterdam partner location, provisioning hardware and network devices to support global deployment.

The role requires 3–5 years in data center environments, Linux/Unix CLI skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. You will collaborate with maintenance, network, install, and platform engineering teams to optimize build processes and ensure scalable,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in data center or hardware build environments
• Experience with Linux/Unix CLI and BIOS/OOB management
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

Responsibilities

• Provision hardware and network devices in staging for global deployment
• Troubleshoot build environment issues and repair components
• Collaborate with maintenance, network, install and platform teams to optimize processes

Skills

Data center hardware

Linux/Unix command line

Server and network device knowledge

Physical lifting capability

Tools

Ansible

PXE boot

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy. We are looking for an experienced Data Center Operations (DCO) Engineer to join our Network Infrastructure team. Reporting to the US-based Datacenter Deployment Manager, you will be working onsite in one of our partner location in Amsterdam and have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Provisioning new hardware and network devices in a staging environment that will be deployed globally to expand and supplement the Zscaler network
• Troubleshooting issues within our build environment and repair or replace server and network components and infrastructure
• Collaborating with the maintenance, network, install and platform engineering teams, execute and validate build activities and engage and assist in optimizing processes

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience working in Data Center or hardware build and development environments
• Deep understanding of various types of servers, network devices and configurations, and physical connectivity
• Experience with the LINUX/UNIX command line, BIOS, OOB mgmt (ILO, SAA, iDRAC, IPMI, etc)
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic scripting capabilities - BASH / Python
• Familiarity with build automation technologies such as Ansible or PXE boot
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or other ticketing and documentation tools

Benefits

• 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 Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

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. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently-abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.