Senior Data Center Operations Engineer – Federal

Zscaler

. Execute physical rack-and-stack deployments, structured cabling, and infrastructure lifecycle management across production data centers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $91,200 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing physical deployments, managing infrastructure lifecycle, and troubleshooting hardware and network faults in production data centers. Proficient in leveraging automation and scripting to enhance operational workflows while maintaining comprehensive asset tracking.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center OperationsLinux/Unix Command-Line ProficiencyInfrastructure Lifecycle ManagementRemote Vendor EngagementPhysical Server Deployment

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Hard Skills

Structured CablingTroubleshooting Hardware FaultsNetwork Fault RemediationServer Platform UnderstandingNetwork Hardware KnowledgeBIOS ConfigurationOut-Of-Band Management ToolsAutomation ScriptingAsset Tracking DocumentationPhysical Deployment

Tools & Technologies

ILOIDRACIPMI

Industry Keywords

Production Data CenterOperational Ticket ManagementCorrective MaintenanceRemote Hands TechniciansDomestic and International Travel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute physical rack-and-stack deployments, structured cabling, and infrastructure lifecycle management across production data centers
Triage, troubleshoot, and remediate hardware and network faults
Repair or replace failing components
Manage and resolve operational ticket queues
Drive scheduled corrective maintenance and break/fix activities
Coordinate with engineering teams, system owners, and third-party Remote Hands technicians to validate installations
Maintain comprehensive asset tracking documentation
Support up to 50% domestic and international travel
Deploy, maintain, and scale physical server, network, and cabling infrastructure for global production data center environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leveraging modern AI tools, automation, or scripting to streamline data center operational workflows and diagnostics
5 or more years of experience working within production data center environments
Proven track record engaging and directing remote data center vendors
U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of the assigned customers
Deep technical understanding of diverse server platforms, network hardware, optics, fiber plants, and copper cabling
Proficiency with Linux/Unix command-line interfaces, BIOS configurations, and out-of-band management tools such as iLO, iDRAC, and IPMI
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly and regularly
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks
Reasonable support/accommodations or adjustments in recruiting processes