Zscaler Engineer

Job ID: 2511354

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2025-11-05

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cybersecurity Spec

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a Zscaler Engineer to support a mission-critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This hybrid position involves managing and modernizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms, with a strong focus on Zscaler technologies (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and broader Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementations within a Microsoft-based environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) across cloud, network, and identity domains. This role supports operations, troubleshooting, and integration of Zscaler platforms with enterprise systems, while contributing to policy management, Zero Trust initiatives, process automation, and cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and other security technologies such as EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewall, SIEM, and identity protection tools
• Integrate security solutions with Microsoft platforms including Azure AD, Conditional Access, Intune, and Microsoft Defender
• Configure and manage policies, SAML integrations, monitoring, and user onboarding for Zscaler platforms
• Monitor performance, security events, and traffic flow; troubleshoot connectivity, authentication, and application access issues
• Enforce security policies, ensure compliance, and optimize configurations to improve performance and user experience
• Respond to ServiceNow tickets, perform health checks, and support upgrades or migrations
• Write and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, change records) and automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to strengthen overall security posture

Qualifications

**This hybrid role requires a minimum of three on-site days per week in Washington, DC**

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or 4+ years of equivalent experience)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citzenship.
• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience supporting a broad range of tools across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network security domains
• 2+ years of hands-on experience administering Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), including policy management, SAML integration, and performance monitoring
• Practical experience with tools and platforms such as EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewalls, SIEM, and identity protection solutions
• Proficiency in Windows and/or Linux system administration, scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash), and integrating cloud-native security technologies
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in federal or regulated environments
• Familiarity with DNS-layer protection, threat analytics platforms, and Zero Trust architecture
• Exposure to tools such as CrowdStrike, Office 365, Microsoft Defender, and Intune
• Relevant certifications such as Zscaler Certified Administrator, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, Microsoft SC-300, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or Splunk Certified Architect

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.