Sr. DevOps Engineer

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 Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering in the Exposure Management & Security Operations department. As a Senior DevOps Engineer for the SecOps product group at Zscaler, you will own and evolve the cloud infrastructure, reliability, and deployment ecosystem across multiple SaaS cybersecurity products. In this position, you will drive a major impact on production maturity, scalability, developer productivity, and product integration as the organization continues to grow. **What you’ll do (Role Expectations)** - Own and improve cloud infrastructure for scalable, reliable SaaS cybersecurity products - Build and maintain IaC using Terraform and Terragrunt - Manage production AWS EKS clusters, Kubernetes workloads, and cloud services - Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and GitLab - Partner with teams to improve reliability, automation, developer productivity, and incident readiness **Who You Are (Success Profile)** - You act like an owner by operating with high integrity, taking accountability for outcomes, and navigating seamlessly between strategic oversight and hands-on execution. - You are a problem-solver who is energized by complex technical challenges and focused on delivering high-impact solutions. - You are a high-trust collaborator who thrives on mutual ambition, constructive feedback, and building strong cross-functional partnerships. - You are a learner with a true growth mindset, constantly expanding your capabilities and seeking feedback to elevate yourself and your team. - You are a positive force who approaches tough technical obstacles with contagious, solution-oriented energy. **What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)** - Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving - Demonstrated experience as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, or SRE in production environments, with deep expertise in AWS cloud services - Comprehensive experience managing production Kubernetes workloads, specifically AWS EKS, Docker containerization, and Helm charts - Extensive hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Terragrunt, combined with CI/CD automation via GitHub Actions and GitLab CI - Practical knowledge of GitOps methodologies with ArgoCD, alongside observability tools like Grafana, Datadog, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Alertmanager - Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Go, or similar languages **What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)** - Experience with AI-assisted development and automation tools such as Claude Code, Devin, or similar modern tools - . in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience - Experience with AWS AI and data services (Bedrock, SageMaker, Glue), cost optimization, security automation, or advanced SRE practices #LI-MM8 #LI-HYBRID 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: - 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 hybrid working model and benefits [here](https://www.zscaler.com/candidate-resource-hub). 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*](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) *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.