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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 61 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Zscaler's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zscaler
- high 286 stale, 19 reposted of 370 open
- Hiring momentum
- 564 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zscaler's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zscaler.
About this role
The Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Zscaler will work in a hybrid capacity, focusing on managing and building infrastructure using Linux/UNIX systems and Kubernetes. Daily responsibilities include troubleshooting complex networking and security issues, maintaining platform security, and developing custom tools with Python, Golang, and BASH. The role requires collaboration with the team and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zscaler as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in a Linux/UNIX System Administration or SysAdmin role
- Strong understanding of web security, protocols, and SSH
- Technical security aptitude including PGP, SSH, PKI, and Multi-factor authentication
- Mastery of network fundamentals including DHCP, ARP, subnetting, routing, NAT, firewalls, and IPv4/IPv6
- Experience in container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, alongside automation tools like Ansible
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions
Nice to have
- Experience implementing AI-driven anomaly detection, intelligent log parsing, or AIOps tools
- Strong Openstack and CEPH experience paired with advanced Kubernetes expertise
- Extensive professional history in dedicated Linux System Administration roles along with direct experience with Secrets Management Systems such as Hashicorp Vault
What you get
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 3 days a week
- Base salary range provided but excludes commission/bonus/equity
- Role involves high-level strategy and hands-on execution, which may require adaptability
Summarised from Zscaler's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zscaler on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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