Summit Technologies Inc. is seeking a Zscaler Engineer to support our Federal client. You will manage and modernize 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. This role supports operations, troubleshooting, and integration of Zscaler platforms with enterprise systems. This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC. Candidates must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and manage Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and 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, perform 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 security posture.
Required Skills and Experience
- At least 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 using tools and platforms such as EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewalls, SIEM, and identity protection solutions.
- Proficiency with Windows or Linux system administration, scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash), and integrating Cloud-native security technologies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Education
- Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field (or 8+ years of equivalent experience).
Highly Desired Skills
- Experience working in federal or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with DNS-layer protection, threat analytics platforms, and Zero Trust architecture.
- Knowledge of tools such as CrowdStrike, Office 365, Microsoft Defender, and Intune.
- Any of the following certifications: Zscaler Certified Administrator, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, Microsoft SC-300, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or Splunk Certified Architect.
Security Clearance
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Public Trust Clearance
If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position, please supply the following to: , and please put the job number 6859 in the subject line:
- Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
- Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted at).
- Availability to start once given formal offers.
Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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