Zscaler
AI

Manager, Software Development Engineering - DevOps

Zscaler · Remote · $77k - $83k

Actively hiring Posted about 1 year ago

About Zscaler
Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% 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 Manager, Software Development Engineering skilled in the DevOps space. You would be reporting to the Director of Software Engineering and your responsibilities will include:

Leading the DevSecOps team, you will oversee operations for multiple development teams, hands-on responsibilities and guiding a team of engineers by distributing tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating their success  
Spearheading the development of internal product tools using AI/ML, MLOps and Code LLM functionalities
Owning the end-to-end process for Open-Source License Governance and Vulnerability assessment in software applications developed by several other teams, using tools like Blackduck or Snyk integrated in the CI pipelines
Managing the Infrastructure: Responsible for administration & maintenance of source control management systems, such as GitLab, GitHub, BitBucket  Nexus, CI/CD systems, Artefact management repositories, test beds etc
Integrating SAST, DAST or IaC, tools into the CI / CD pipelines

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, CS, MIS, or related field along with 8+ years of hands-on experience in app development, build & release management and setting up CI/CD pipelines
2 years of Team Lead experience managing various tools required in the software lifecycle, Scripting in shell, Python, Groovy or Programming knowledge on Java / C /C++ with Unix / Linux systems expertise 
Experience in domains like Application Security, API Security, DevSecOps , Devops and AI/ML is preferred
Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing high-performing teams with strong presentation and communication skills
Good understanding of the principles and best practices of Software Configuration Management (SCM) in Agile, scrum, and Waterfall methodologies

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience writing and developing yaml based CI/CD Pipelines using GitLab, GitHub and knowledge of build tools like makefiles/gradle/npm/maven etc
Experience with Networking, Load Balancers, Firewalls, Web Security
Experience with AI and ML tools in day to day DevSecOps activities

#LI-AC10#LI-HybridAt 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!

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.
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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.

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