Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Data Center Operations Engineer role is remote and based in Houston, Texas. Base salary is $91,200–$114,000 per year, excluding any applicable commission, bonus, or equity. The role supports Zscaler’s Cloud Operations team and Network Infrastructure department. The role maintains and scales the physical server, network, and cabling infrastructure used in production data centers. It deploys equipment, troubleshoots hardware and network faults, manages maintenance tickets, coordinates installation validation, and maintains asset documentation; domestic and international travel may reach 50%.

What you'll do

• Perform rack-and-stack deployments, structured cabling, and infrastructure lifecycle work
• troubleshoot hardware and network faults and repair or replace components
• manage operational tickets and corrective maintenance
• coordinate with engineering teams, system owners, and third-party Remote Hands technicians
• maintain asset tracking documentation
• support travel up to 50%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior data center operations engineer

zscaler

remote

houston tx

cloud operations

network infrastructure

data centers

rack and stack

structured cabling

linux/unix

travel up to 50%

base salary $91,200–$114,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health plans, vacation and sick time, parental leave, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks.

Why this role

Requires five or more years in production data centers, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

About the employer

Zscaler is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.