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Senior Principal Software Engineer (Fedramp)

Posted 5 Days Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in USA
207K-295K Annually
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in USA
207K-295K Annually
Senior level
As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will manage DevOps duties, troubleshoot big data systems, deploy cloud environments, and oversee infrastructure for Zscaler's platforms.
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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. 

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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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range
$206,500$295,000 USD

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!

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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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.

Top Skills

Ansible
AWS
Azure
Chef
DevOps
Docker
GCP
Hadoop
Kubernetes
Puppet
Snowflake
Spark
Sre
Terraform
Trino

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