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Staff Site Reliability Engineer
zscaler • Remote - Netherlands
Posted: January 27, 2026
Job Description
Role
We are looking for a Staff Site Reliability Engineer to join our Cloud Infrastructure & Operations team. This is a remote role based in the Netherlands, reporting to the Senior Director, Software Engineering.
As a Staff SRE, you will leverage your expertise in Linux/UNIX System Administration to build scalable infrastructure and manage platforms like Kubernetes using automation and high security standards. You will troubleshoot complex Linux networking and security issues, manage firewall technologies, and ensure secure access across our global platforms and applications.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Create and maintain highly scalable solutions based on KVM LINUX, Kubernetes, and Public Cloud Providers
- Analyze and troubleshoot systems performance and issues across the OS and Applications
- Maintain platform security and observability using nftables and robust monitoring tools
- Manage and deploy systems and software in diverse environments, including Kubernetes and OpenStack
- Develop and maintain automation tools using Python, Golang, and BASH
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating 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 operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. 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.
- You are driven by innovation. You have a deep curiosity for how things work and are energized by solving complex technical challenges. You believe in the power of technology to accelerate transformation and are always looking for a better, more secure, and scalable way.
- You lead with integrity. You do the right thing, even when it’s hard. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent, transparent action.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Strong understanding of web security, protocols, and SSH
- Technical aptitude in security frameworks including PGP, SSH, PKI, and Multi-factor authentication
- Deep knowledge of network fundamentals including DHCP, ARP, Subnetting, Routing, NAT, Firewalls, IPv4, and IPv6
- Hands-on experience with Container Orchestration services such as Docker and Kubernetes, and automation tools like Ansible
- 5+ years of experience in a Linux/UNIX System Administration or SysAdmin role
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Extensive experience with OpenStack and CEPH
- Deep Linux expertise gained through a background in dedicated SysAdmin roles
- Proficiency with Secrets Management Systems such as Hashicorp Vault
#LI-MM8
#LI-REMOTE
Additional Content
Role
We are looking for a Staff Site Reliability Engineer to join our Cloud Infrastructure & Operations team. This is a remote role based in the Netherlands, reporting to the Senior Director, Software Engineering.
As a Staff SRE, you will leverage your expertise in Linux/UNIX System Administration to build scalable infrastructure and manage platforms like Kubernetes using automation and high security standards. You will troubleshoot complex Linux networking and security issues, manage firewall technologies, and ensure secure access across our global platforms and applications.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Create and maintain highly scalable solutions based on KVM LINUX, Kubernetes, and Public Cloud Providers
- Analyze and troubleshoot systems performance and issues across the OS and Applications
- Maintain platform security and observability using nftables and robust monitoring tools
- Manage and deploy systems and software in diverse environments, including Kubernetes and OpenStack
- Develop and maintain automation tools using Python, Golang, and BASH
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating 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 operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. 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.
- You are driven by innovation. You have a deep curiosity for how things work and are energized by solving complex technical challenges. You believe in the power of technology to accelerate transformation and are always looking for a better, more secure, and scalable way.
- You lead with integrity. You do the right thing, even when it’s hard. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent, transparent action.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Strong understanding of web security, protocols, and SSH
- Technical aptitude in security frameworks including PGP, SSH, PKI, and Multi-factor authentication
- Deep knowledge of network fundamentals including DHCP, ARP, Subnetting, Routing, NAT, Firewalls, IPv4, and IPv6
- Hands-on experience with Container Orchestration services such as Docker and Kubernetes, and automation tools like Ansible
- 5+ years of experience in a Linux/UNIX System Administration or SysAdmin role
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Extensive experience with OpenStack and CEPH
- Deep Linux expertise gained through a background in dedicated SysAdmin roles
- Proficiency with Secrets Management Systems such as Hashicorp Vault
#LI-MM8
#LI-REMOTE