Staff Automation Engineer (Federal Programs)

About ZscalerServing thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% 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 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. Our Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.We're looking for an experienced Staff Automation Engineer to join our Core ZIA team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Software Development Engineering, you'll be responsible for:You will participate in product development early-on during the development life-cycle, create the necessary test infrastructure, and help with early integration testingDevelop automation frameworks and tools to improve testing processes and validate complex features, which includes automating test cases and help build the CI/CD pipelineGuide scalability, stress, and performance testing for our products and document test results and recommendations to team members.Collaborate with teams to identify performance bottlenecks and propose solutions and implement cloud security measures to ensure protection for our systems.Work with customers and partners to simulate customer scenarios.What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)8+ years of overall experience and programming skills in Python, Java or C/C++Tools Development experience and Performance Testing experience at scale, and experience with TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP(S), TLS, PKI and other related protocols and products (DNS, DHCP, VPN, HA, routing and switching)Exposure to different tunneling methods like IPSEC/GRE and expertise on L3, L4 and L7 filtering policies and knowledge of Cloud platforms (ex: Azure, AWS), Networking, HTTP/HTTPS.U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to the nature of the customers assigned to this role and a BS degree (Engineering/Computer Science)What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)You have experience working with remote teams, handle multiple tasks and prioritizeYou have experience in Load balancers, IPS/IDS, Routers#LI-JM1#LI-HybridZscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.Base Pay Range$147,000—$210,000 USDAt Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.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 plansTime off plans for vacation and sick timeParental leave optionsRetirement optionsEducation reimbursementIn-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 proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.Pay TransparencyZscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.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.