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Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Zscaler
Location
Remote - Netherlands
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in a Linux/UNIX System Administration or SysAdmin role
  • Strong understanding of web security, protocols, and SSH
  • Technical aptitude in security frameworks including PGP, SSH, PKI, and Multi-factor authentication
  • Deep knowledge of network fundamentals including DHCP, ARP, Subnetting, Routing, NAT, Firewalls, IPv4, and IPv6
  • Hands-on experience with Container Orchestration services such as Docker and Kubernetes, and automation tools like Ansible
  • Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
Nice to have
  • Extensive experience with OpenStack and CEPH
  • Deep Linux expertise gained through a background in dedicated SysAdmin roles
  • Proficiency with Secrets Management Systems such as Hashicorp Vault
What the job really is

As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Zscaler, you will be responsible for building scalable infrastructure and managing platforms like Kubernetes while ensuring high security standards. Your role will involve troubleshooting complex Linux networking and security issues, maintaining platform security, and developing automation tools using languages such as Python and Golang.

Benefits
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!
Things to weigh
  • Remote position based in the Netherlands may limit local collaboration opportunities
  • Salary range provided, but individual pay placement is based on various criteria and does not include commission/bonus/equity
  • Role emphasizes high security standards and complex problem-solving, which may require a steep learning curve
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