Zscaler Engineer

Job Description

Position: Zscaler Engineer

Location: Remote, EST hours

Duration: 06 months contract (with possible extension)

Job Description

We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to manage and administer Zscaler services, operate the vulnerability management program, and document configurations and handover materials to ensure smooth operations. This position will be a contract and remote.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and tune the Zscaler instance, including policy configuration, user/group management, log analysis, troubleshooting, and integrations with identity providers and other security tools
• Design, implement, and maintain Zero Trust access and web security controls to meet IDC security requirements and business access needs
• Operate the vulnerability management lifecycle: schedule and run authenticated and unauthenticated scans, validate findings, prioritize risk, and track remediation to closure using established frameworks and tooling
• Triage, validate, and risk-score vulnerability findings; produce clear remediation guidance and coordinate fixes with system owners and engineering teams
• Create and deliver regular metrics, dashboards, and executive reports showing program health, patch/mitigation cadence, and trend analysis

Required:

• Hands-on administration and operational experience with Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), including policy design and log analysis
• Proven experience running enterprise vulnerability management programs, including scanning, triage, and coordination of remediation activities
• Familiarity with common vulnerability scanning platforms and workflow tools
• Strong understanding of network protocols, authentication/authorization (SAML, SSO, MFA), and Zero Trust principles
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear remediation tasks and to work cross-functionally with engineering and IT teams
• Strong written documentation and reporting skills

Preferred:

• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator, or equivalent
• Experience integrating Zscaler telemetry with SIEM, SOAR, or other detection tools

We look forward to working with you!