Zscaler

Sr. Data Center Operations (DCO) Engineer-Federal

Houston, TX, USA

Senior

REMOTE

Zscaler is hiring a Senior Data Center Operations Engineer for their federal-focused Cloud Operations team, based remotely in Houston, TX. This role involves hands-on deployment, maintenance, and scaling of physical server, network, and cabling infrastructure across global production data centers. You will troubleshoot hardware and network faults, manage operational ticket queues, coordinate with third-party remote hands technicians, and maintain asset documentation. U.S. citizenship is required, and the role involves up to 50% domestic and international travel. The base salary range is $91...

Data center operations

Rack-and-stack deployments

Structured cabling

Hardware troubleshooting

Network fault remediation

Linux/Unix CLI

BIOS configuration

Out-of-band management (iLO, iDRAC, IPMI)

Fiber optics

Copper cabling

Asset tracking and documentation

Remote hands coordination

Ticket queue management

Sign up or log in to view the full job and apply

Create a free account to read the full job description, apply, and unlock a free AI study plan with Zscaler's interview process, recent question patterns, and step-by-step practice.

Free AI interview study plan included

Sign in to unlock a company-specific preparation guide for Zscaler: interview rounds, recent question patterns, Coach AI practice, coding & system design drills, behavioural prep, and a mock interview — all tailored to this role.