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Sr. Staff Network Engineer

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Netherlands
Mid level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Netherlands
Mid level
The role involves planning and managing data center operations, overseeing server capacity, collaborating with teams, and providing technical guidance for network infrastructure.
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About Zscaler

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability. 

We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are looking for a Sr. Network and Infrastructure Engineer to join our Cloud Ops - Network Engineering department in a fully remote capacity in the Netherlands, reporting to the Manager, Network Engineering.

This position involves a mix of infrastructure, project management, and network engineering responsibilities. You will drive the design, implementation, and operation of complex network architectures, leading large-scale data center builds and expansions from start to finish with a strong sense of urgency.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

  • Plan, implement, document, and manage data center cabinet layouts and power density to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability
  • Oversee server capacity deployments, integrating infrastructure with automation to support global scalability and optimized resource utilization
  • Collaborate with project management and engineering development teams to align on service requirements and hardware integration
  • Work across functional teams to ensure the seamless synchronization of hardware, software, and network resources
  • Provide expert technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex data center infrastructure-related issues

Who You Are (Success Profile)

  • You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it and see dynamic environments as the raw material to build something meaningful.
  • You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action and you navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
  • You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
  • You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself, embracing a challenge culture where candor is delivered with clarity and respect.
  • You operate with urgency. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • Professional experience in remote data center operations, including device configuration and debugging fiber and patching issues
  • 2-5 years of experience working with high-speed networks ranging from 10G to 100G and beyond
  • Hands-on experience in BGP routing operations and troubleshooting for both IPv4 and IPv6 in large-scale environments
  • Proven organizational skills with experience managing complex priorities within problem ticketing and inventory systems
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with Linux/Unix environments and proficiency in writing Unix shell scripts
  • Technical knowledge of DNS, HTTPS, GRE, and IPsec protocols with practical troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to automate end-to-end deployments at scale to drive operational efficiency

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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 Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

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 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.

Top Skills

Bgp
Dns
Gre
Https
Ipsec
Ipv4
Ipv6
Linux
Unix
Unix Shell Scripting

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