Senior IT Security Operations Engineer
Zscaler
- Capitola, California, United States
- Remote
- $134,000 - $167,500 a year
- Posted Aug 19, 2026
Job description
About the role
Senior IT Security Operations Engineer in Corporate Infrastructure provides day-to-day operational support, policy tuning, alert triage and platform health monitoring for ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, AI Security and Cloud Security, acting as the operational backbone of the security team.
About the company
Zscaler is an AI-forward enterprise that powers a cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform using the world’s largest security data lake to help customers accelerate digital transformation while staying agile, efficient, resilient and secure.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required
- 5+ years experience in IT security operations, network security, or related technical domain
- Hands-on experience administering Zscaler ZIA and/or ZPA platforms
- Working knowledge of zero-trust concepts including identity verification, role-based access control, network segmentation, and posture checking
- Practical understanding of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), OS fundamentals (Windows, macOS, Linux), networking concepts, and authentication protocols
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools with a history of integrating new technologies to enhance workflows
- 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 using tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, ping, traceroute/MTR and familiarity with DevSecOps workflows
- Active technical certifications such as Zscaler ZCCA/ZCCP, CrowdStrike CCFA/CCFR, Security+, or CISSP