Software Architect, Firewall and Web Proxy

3 Months ago • 15 Years + • Cyber Security • $192,500 PA - $275,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zscaler is seeking an experienced Software Architect to join its Core Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) team. This role involves ongoing innovation and enhancement of the company's Cloud Firewall and Web Proxy solution. The architect will be responsible for designing solutions to prevent complex attacks, intrusions, and data loss utilizing Zero Trust architecture, offering architectural guidance, identifying potential threats, and planning architectural changes to respond proactively to risks and security standards.
Must have:
  • 15+ years software development experience in large-scale commercial networking oriented applications
  • Experience with Load balancers, IPS/IDS, Routers, or Firewall products in multi-threading / multi-core / fault tolerant real-time embedded platforms
  • Expert-level programming skills in C and UNIX/Linux/RTOS
  • Expert in complete software development cycle
  • Experience with TCP/IP, High performance Computing, Event-based programming, and Fault Tolerance
  • BS degree (Engineering/Computer Science)
Good to have:
  • Experience with FreeBSD-based networking solutions
  • Knowledge of HTTP and web proxies
  • Experience in Cloud-based Networking solutions and some small company/startup experience
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

Job Details

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. 

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Our Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a cloud native Security Service Edge (SSE) solution that builds on a decade of secure web gateway leadership. Offered as a scalable SaaS platform through the world's largest security cloud, it replaces legacy network security solutions, preventing advanced attacks and data loss with a comprehensive zero trust approach. ZIA is integrated into the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ to provide defense-in-depth, secure connectivity, end-user experience, and administrative visibility and control.

We're looking for an experienced Software Architect to join our Core Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Software Development Engineering, you'll be responsible for:

  • Ongoing innovation and enhancement of our Cloud Firewall and Web Proxy solution
  • Architecting solutions to prevent complex attacks, intrusions, and data loss utilizing Zero Trust architecture
  • Offering architectural guidance to identify potential threats and assessing risk levels across policies and access controls
  • Planning architectural changes to respond proactively to risk and the latest security standards

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 15+ years software development experience in large-scale commercial networking oriented applications
  • You are experienced in Load balancers, IPS/IDS, Routers, or Firewall products in multi-threading / multi-core / fault tolerant real-time embedded platforms.
  • You have expert-level programming skills in C and UNIX/Linux/RTOS and are an expert in complete software development cycle
  • You have experience with TCP/IP, High performance Computing, Event-based programming, and Fault Tolerance
  • BS degree (Engineering/Computer Science)

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with FreeBSD-based networking solutions
  • Knowledge of HTTP and web proxies
  • Experience in Cloud-based Networking solutions and some small company/startup experience

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Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range
$192,500$275,000 USD

At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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Axonius gives customers the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, automating response actions, and informing business-level strategy. With solutions for both cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and SaaS management, Axonius is deployed in minutes and integrates with hundreds of data sources to provide a comprehensive asset inventory, uncover gaps, and automatically validate and enforce policies. Cited as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups, with accolades from CNBC, Forbes, and Fortune, Axonius covers millions of assets, including devices and cloud assets, user accounts, and SaaS applications, for customers around the world. For more, visit Axonius.com.

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