Overview
On Site
USD 55.00 - 70.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Technical Support
Change Management
Standard Operating Procedure
SOP
SLA
Project Management
Reporting
Status Reports
IPsec
Cyber Security
Security Clearance
Computer Networking
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Routing
Network
Cisco VPN
IP
Intellectual Property
NAT
Subnetwork
Firewall
Proxies
Management
Application Development
CyberArk
Splunk
SSL
Inspection
Virtual Private Network
Multi-factor Authentication
Security+
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visio
ServiceNow
JIRA
Analytical Skill
System Security
Risk Management
Test Plans
Testing
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Oracle Application Express
Apex
Job Details
Job#: 3011264
Job Description:
Title: Sr. Cyber Security Analyst (ZScaler Engineer)
Location: Rockville, Maryland (this role is fully onsite)
6 months on contract and then Fulltime Perm with client
Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 hourly on contract and then salary conversion when perm (based on experience)
Public Trust Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
Responsibilities:
As a Sr. Cyber Security Analyst with hands-on Z-Scaler experience, you will work with the existing Cyber Security Team to provide guidance, installation, implementation and support of existing and new infrastructure.
Will perform minor and major ruleset upgrades, as needed.
Develop and deliver stock and adhoc ZIA reporting, as requested.
Help with technical support in Change Management processes that directly impact production environment.
Document and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Responding to requests and incidents within the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Work with Program and Project management throughout the period of performance.
Attend team and customer meetings.
Provide training to the government, and their successors, on details of the administration, maintenance, support and operational use of the solution.
Participates in special projects, as needed.
Resolve technical problems that occur and on-call support for non-business hours.
Report daily at the customer location (this is an onsite position).
Provide Weekly and on-demand Status Reports on work performed.
Top Requirements:
Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
3 - 5+ years of overall experience in Cyber Security
2+ years of hands on experience with Zscaler in an enterprise
Experience with at least one of the following configuration and policy setup, ZIA, ZPA, ZTA, ZDX
Understanding of IPSec tunnels
Hands on Splunk experience
Qualifications:
Associates degree in a related STEM field or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of Cyber Security experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a MBI/T2 level clearance
Foundational networking and DNS skills
Experience with routing, network forwarding, and traffic inspection
Replacing Cisco AnyConnect
Comfortable with static IP configuration, NAT, and subnetting
Ability to work with private Service Edges, App Connectors, and ZTNA policies
Exposure to firewall policies, proxy chaining, and PAC file management
Application development from ZPA
Okta, CyberArk, Splunk integration
Sending logs to Splunk
Already been integrated but must have familiarity
Troubleshooting connectivity and latency issues across distributed architectures
Working knowledge of SSL inspection, VPN integration, MFA, and identity providers
Familiar with ServiceNow (SNOW) for working on requests and incident tickets.
Nice to Have Skills:
ZScaler or Security+ Certified
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint and MS Teams.
Experience with MS Teams Planner, ServiceNow and/or JIRA
Experience with any HHS agencies or entities
Demonstrated strong technical skills and analytic abilities, as well as experience performing system security analysis and risk management.
Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction.
Demonstrated experience in translating an understanding of systems and applications into test plans and perform hands on testing.
Possesses experience with communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to stakeholders.
Possess a broad knowledge of ZScaler best practices, policies and guidance
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Title: Sr. Cyber Security Analyst (ZScaler Engineer)
Location: Rockville, Maryland (this role is fully onsite)
6 months on contract and then Fulltime Perm with client
Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 hourly on contract and then salary conversion when perm (based on experience)
Public Trust Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
Responsibilities:
As a Sr. Cyber Security Analyst with hands-on Z-Scaler experience, you will work with the existing Cyber Security Team to provide guidance, installation, implementation and support of existing and new infrastructure.
Will perform minor and major ruleset upgrades, as needed.
Develop and deliver stock and adhoc ZIA reporting, as requested.
Help with technical support in Change Management processes that directly impact production environment.
Document and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Responding to requests and incidents within the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Work with Program and Project management throughout the period of performance.
Attend team and customer meetings.
Provide training to the government, and their successors, on details of the administration, maintenance, support and operational use of the solution.
Participates in special projects, as needed.
Resolve technical problems that occur and on-call support for non-business hours.
Report daily at the customer location (this is an onsite position).
Provide Weekly and on-demand Status Reports on work performed.
Top Requirements:
Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
3 - 5+ years of overall experience in Cyber Security
2+ years of hands on experience with Zscaler in an enterprise
Experience with at least one of the following configuration and policy setup, ZIA, ZPA, ZTA, ZDX
Understanding of IPSec tunnels
Hands on Splunk experience
Qualifications:
Associates degree in a related STEM field or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of Cyber Security experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a MBI/T2 level clearance
Foundational networking and DNS skills
Experience with routing, network forwarding, and traffic inspection
Replacing Cisco AnyConnect
Comfortable with static IP configuration, NAT, and subnetting
Ability to work with private Service Edges, App Connectors, and ZTNA policies
Exposure to firewall policies, proxy chaining, and PAC file management
Application development from ZPA
Okta, CyberArk, Splunk integration
Sending logs to Splunk
Already been integrated but must have familiarity
Troubleshooting connectivity and latency issues across distributed architectures
Working knowledge of SSL inspection, VPN integration, MFA, and identity providers
Familiar with ServiceNow (SNOW) for working on requests and incident tickets.
Nice to Have Skills:
ZScaler or Security+ Certified
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint and MS Teams.
Experience with MS Teams Planner, ServiceNow and/or JIRA
Experience with any HHS agencies or entities
Demonstrated strong technical skills and analytic abilities, as well as experience performing system security analysis and risk management.
Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction.
Demonstrated experience in translating an understanding of systems and applications into test plans and perform hands on testing.
Possesses experience with communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to stakeholders.
Possess a broad knowledge of ZScaler best practices, policies and guidance
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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