Site Reliability Engineer-SkillBridge Intern

Job Description

About Zscaler

Zscaler stands as a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies depend on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. With a global presence across more than 160 data centers, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform, combined with advanced AI, actively combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations daily. This powerful combination significantly unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.

At Zscaler, impact in your role matters more than title, and trust is built on results. The company fosters a culture of transparency and values constructive, honest debate, aiming to discover the best ideas faster. High-performing teams are built to make a quick, high-quality impact through a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

Embracing an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy, Zscaler empowers its people to embrace their potential, accelerating innovation. If you are driven by purpose, thrive on complex challenges, and aspire to make a positive global difference, you are invited to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role: Site Reliability Engineer – SkillBridge Intern

Zscaler is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer-SkillBridge Intern to join its esteemed Zero Trust Exchange team. This is a remote role, with candidates based in San Jose, CA or Bellevue, WA, reporting directly to the Director, Site Reliability Engineering.

The Engineering team has been instrumental in building the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up and continues its relentless innovation. With over 100 patents and ambitious plans for service enhancements and global expansion, this team has established Zscaler as today’s cloud security leader, supporting more than 15 million users in 185 countries with its multitenant architecture. This role offers an opportunity to contribute your vision and passion to a team of cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts enabling organizations worldwide to leverage speed and agility through a cloud-first strategy.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Thrive in ambiguity by actively building solutions and paths in dynamic environments, viewing challenges as opportunities to create meaningful impact.
• Act like an owner with a profound passion for the mission, seamlessly navigating between high-level strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Problem-solve by proactively addressing challenges and focusing on solutions that deliver the most significant impact.
• Collaborate with high trust and ambition for the team, engaging in candid feedback exchange with clarity and respect.
• Learn with a true growth mindset, continuously seeking feedback to enhance your capabilities as a teammate and partner.

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner: Your passion for the mission drives a bias for action. You operate with unwavering integrity and adapt to evolving needs, effortlessly shifting between strategic oversight and practical execution.
• You are a problem-solver: You actively seek out challenges, energized by discovering solutions that deliver maximum impact.
• You operate with urgency: You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You maintain a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, quickly delivering high-impact results for both customers and the team.
• You are a pragmatic builder: You are obsessed with creation, iteration, and delivery. You are willing to roll up your sleeves and build initial versions yourself, balancing the pursuit of technical excellence with the urgent need to deliver value to users.
• You champion simplicity: You excel at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer with demonstrable expertise in Operations, Engineering, FedRAMP compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
• Proficiency in Linux administration, network troubleshooting, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) within cloud environments and containerized architectures.
• Must be a current Active Duty United States military member or a member of the United States Guard/Reserve component on active duty orders for at least the last 180 days with 180 days or fewer remaining prior to discharge.
• Obtained approval from your unit commander.
• MOU must be approved and submitted before start.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with containerized architectures such as AWS ECS and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of web security protocols including HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, SQL, and networking fundamentals.
• Coding experience in Python for automation and software integration.

At Zscaler, commitment to building a diverse team is paramount, reflecting the communities and customers served. An inclusive environment is fostered, valuing all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join the mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits

Zscaler’s comprehensive and inclusive benefits program is designed to support the diverse needs of employees and their families throughout various 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!

More details on Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits can be found 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. The company strives 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. For more information, please refer to 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 dedicated to providing reasonable support (accommodations or adjustments) in its recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long-term conditions, mental health conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, are neurodivergent, or require pregnancy-related support.