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Senior IT Security Operations Engineer

Zscaler · Remote - USA; San Jose, California, USA

Posted 28 days ago

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This role has been open
28 days
Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 40 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Zscaler's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zscaler
low
0 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
2026-09-17

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

As a Senior IT Security Operations Engineer at Zscaler, you will be responsible for the operational support, configuration, and health monitoring of various security platforms including Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). Your role will involve tuning security policies, managing alerts, and collaborating on security posture management while leveraging automation and AI tools to enhance workflows. You will also support incident response and documentation efforts.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
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 IT security operations, network security, or a related technical domain
  • Hands-on experience administering Zscaler ZIA and/or ZPA security platforms
  • Working knowledge of zero trust concepts, including identity verification, role-based access control, network segmentation, and posture checking
  • Practical understanding of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), OS fundamentals (Windows, macOS, Linux), networking concepts, and authentication protocols
  • Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to specific customer security requirements

Nice to have

  • Hands-on configuration experience with SSL/TLS inspection, DLP, SIEM integration, log streaming (NSS), and EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Strong network troubleshooting skills utilizing tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, ping, and traceroute/MTR alongside familiarity with DevSecOps workflows
  • Active technical certifications such as Zscaler ZCCA/ZCCP, CrowdStrike CCFA/CCFR, Security+, or CISSP

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

  • Remote role with a hybrid preference for San Jose, CA
  • No specific mention of team size or structure
  • Base salary range provided but excludes commission/bonus/equity
  • Focus on automation and AI tools may require adaptability to new technologies

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Listed by Zscaler on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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