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Role: Network Security Engineer (Zscaler & Palo Alto Expertise)
Location: Plano, TX Day 1 Onsite
Mode: Contract Work Authorization: GCEAD, & -EAD
Job Description:
Experience Required:
5 8 years of hands-on experience in network security, cloud security, and firewall administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) solutions, including:
o Zscaler Client Connector
o Zscaler Tunnel configuration
o SSL Inspection and Decryption
o Zscaler Admin Portal management
o NSS and Zscaler VZENs integration
- Administer and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including:
o PAN-OS Management
o High Availability configurations
o User-ID Agents setup
o Certificate Management
- Configure and monitor Prisma Access / Prisma Cloud for secure remote access.
- Implement and troubleshoot DNS Security, DLP, and Wildfire features.
- Perform traffic analysis and threat detection using:
o CLI and Web UI
o TAC Support tools
o Splunk and Wireshark
- Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices for SSL/TLS inspection.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for incident response and root cause analysis.
Required Skills & Technologies:
- Zscaler: ZIA, Client Connector, Tunnel, SSL Inspection, Admin Portal, NSS, VZENs
- Firewall Administration: Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS)
- Cloud Security: Prisma Access / Prisma Cloud
- Security Features: DNS Security, DLP, SSL Decryption, Wildfire
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting Tools: Splunk, Wireshark, TAC tools
- Strong understanding of traffic and threat logs, certificate management, and high availability setups.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Relevant certifications preferred:
o Zscaler Certified Professional
o Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and documentation abilities.