Zscaler Consultant

Overview

On Site
$40 - $45 hr
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

ZSCALER CONSULTANT

Job Details

We are currently hiring a Zscaler Consultant. This position is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada(Onsite). I'd like to go through the job description for your interest. If you are interested, please apply here.

Title: Zscaler Consultant
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Duration: Contract
Client: Tech Industry

Position Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Zscaler Consultant to lead, implement, and optimize Zscaler services within large enterprise environments. The role demands deep technical knowledge of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), Zero Trust architecture, and advanced troubleshooting skills.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, deployment, configuration, and management of Zscaler ZIA and ZPA solutions.
  • Conduct deep-dive assessments and optimize security policies, forwarding profiles, access control, and tunneling configurations.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and log analysis related to Zscaler components, including ZCC clients, Client files, GRE/IPSec tunnels, and authentication flows (SAML/AD).
  • Manage Zero Trust implementations using Zscaler's platform, including application segmentation and user-based access controls.
  • Interface with security, network, and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration of Zscaler services into existing infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with OEM support for issue escalation, upgrades, and advanced configuration.
  • Generate compliance and usage reports; support audits and security posture assessments.
  • Mentor L1/L2 team members and conduct internal knowledge transfer sessions.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5 8+ years of hands-on experience with Zscaler ZIA and ZPA in enterprise environments.
  • Deep understanding of proxy chaining, SSL inspection, Client file design, ZTunnel 1.0/2.0, GRE/IPSec tunnels, and Zscaler App (ZCC).
  • Strong experience with SAML authentication, Active Directory, Okta/Azure AD, and Identity Provider (IdP) integrations.
  • Good knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, etc.) and security tools like firewalls, SIEM, and DLP.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
  • Experience working with Zscaler Nanolog, Admin Portal, and API integrations.
  • Strong documentation and customer-facing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Zscaler Certified Professional ZIA/ZPA
  • Networking or security certifications: CCNP Security, CEH, Palo Alto, etc.
  • Previous experience supporting Fortune 500 or large government/public sector clients.



Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.

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