Zscaler
AI

Senior Principal Software Engineer (Fedramp)

Zscaler · Remote · $206k - $295k

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. We're looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our ZFabric Infrastructure team. Reporting to the VP, Product & Engineering you will be responsible for:

Carrying out DevOps and SRE duties for Big Data on various open-source platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, Trino and Snowflake
Monitoring platforms and adhere to runbooks/SOPs to manage platform and application problems
Familiarizing with cluster maintenance processes and implement changes as per documented installation and validation plans
Showcasing robust troubleshooting (root cause analysis) and debugging skills, aiming to pinpoint and rectify issues, while also offering advice on how to prevent such problems in the future
Deploying new cloud-based environments (FedRamp) to support new and existing workloads

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications):

U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to the nature of the customers assigned to this role
12+ years in DevOps, Software Engineering, or related experience
Experience with Linux administration command line programs and ability to create/edit scripts, Chef, Ansible, puppet
Knowledge of one or more of the tools – IAC, Containerization and orchestration (Terraform, Docker & Kubernetes) and knowledge of one of the cloud infrastructure providers – AWS, GCP and Azure
Ability to work on multiple projects and general understanding of software environments and network topologies as well as able to facilitate technical design sessions

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience with Big Data related infrastructure administration, which includes but not limited to installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades
Experience with architecting and building Big Data on Prem and in-cloud (including FedRamp) utilizing IAC principles
Ability to work different schedules as part of an on-call rotation

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 Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.Base Pay Range$206,500 - $295,000 USDAt 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.
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.

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