Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zscaler is an AI-forward enterprise focused on digital transformation and cybersecurity. They are seeking a Principal Peering Coordinator to manage and build global peering relationships for their Zero Trust Platform, requiring strong business and legal understanding of network peering.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and manage Zscaler’s global peering footprint in coordination with the network engineering team
- Identify strategic new peering partners in new and existing markets to improve Zscaler’s global connectivity
- Coordinate with legal teams to negotiate and sign or change peering agreements with peering partners
- Work with cross-functional network architectural and procurement teams to enable new peering connectivity globally
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of general practices of Public Internet Exchanges and Private Peering
- Expertise in identifying strategic peering partners in new and existing locations via data and industry knowledge
- Expert understanding of all technical mechanisms needed to peer to networks at both the physical and logical levels
- Minimum 8 years of experience in peering networks at common exchange points
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
- Reasonable understanding of BGP protocol, router configurations, and technical troubleshooting to diagnose new peering sessions and support network engineering teams
- Robust knowledge of cost calculations, financial modeling, and balance metrics across different types of peering and transit agreements
- Multilingual capability to effectively engage with diverse international peering partners
Benefits
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks
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