Staff Data Center Operations Engineer

Zscaler

. Deploy physical racks and equipment, perform structured cabling, and manage infrastructure lifecycles across production data centers .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • NetherlandsLead💰 €50,400 - €72,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing data center infrastructure, including deploying equipment, troubleshooting hardware and network issues, and leveraging automation tools to enhance operational workflows. Proficient in maintaining asset documentation and coordinating with engineering teams and vendors in a production environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center ManagementTroubleshooting Hardware FaultsLinux/Unix ProficiencyRemote Vendor EngagementAI Tools and Automation

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Hard Skills

Structured CablingInfrastructure Lifecycle ManagementServer PlatformsNetwork HardwareBIOS ConfigurationOut-of-Band ManagementFiber PlantsCopper CablingScriptingDiagnostics

Tools & Technologies

ILOIDRACIPMI

Industry Keywords

Production Data CenterAsset TrackingOperational Ticket ManagementCorrective MaintenanceRemote Hands Technicians

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deploy physical racks and equipment, perform structured cabling, and manage infrastructure lifecycles across production data centers
Triage, troubleshoot, and remediate hardware and network faults
Repair or replace failing components
Manage operational ticket queues and 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

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 customers assigned to this role
Deep technical understanding of diverse server platforms, network hardware, optics, fiber plants, and copper cabling
Proficient 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