Overview
HybridMust be on-site 3 days per week
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Cybersecurity
Zscaler services
Job Details
Position Title: IT Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Washington, DC
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid Remote (must be on-site 3 days per week)
Description:
One of our client is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer. This hybrid role focuses on managing and modernizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms, with an emphasis on Zscaler technologies (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and broader Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) olutions within a Microsoft-based environment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security tools spanning cloud, endpoint, network, and identity domains.
Responsibilities include supporting daily operations, troubleshooting, and integrating security solutions such as EDR, DLP, email security, firewalls, secure web gateways, and SIEM.
Additionally, the role involves driving process automation, advancing Zero Trust initiatives, and collaborating across teams to enhance overall security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, and manage a wide range of security technologies, including Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewall, SIEM, and identity protection tools; responsibilities include policy configuration, SAML integrations, monitoring, and user onboarding for Zscaler platforms
Integrate security tools with Microsoft platforms such as Azure AD, Conditional Access, Intune, and Microsoft Defender
Write and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, change records) and automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Respond to ServiceNow tickets, conduct health checks, and support upgrades or migrations
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to enhance security posture
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or 8+ years of equivalent experience)
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
Preferred 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
Location: Washington, DC
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid Remote (must be on-site 3 days per week)
Description:
One of our client is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer. This hybrid role focuses on managing and modernizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms, with an emphasis on Zscaler technologies (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and broader Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) olutions within a Microsoft-based environment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security tools spanning cloud, endpoint, network, and identity domains.
Responsibilities include supporting daily operations, troubleshooting, and integrating security solutions such as EDR, DLP, email security, firewalls, secure web gateways, and SIEM.
Additionally, the role involves driving process automation, advancing Zero Trust initiatives, and collaborating across teams to enhance overall security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, and manage a wide range of security technologies, including Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewall, SIEM, and identity protection tools; responsibilities include policy configuration, SAML integrations, monitoring, and user onboarding for Zscaler platforms
Integrate security tools with Microsoft platforms such as Azure AD, Conditional Access, Intune, and Microsoft Defender
Write and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, change records) and automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Respond to ServiceNow tickets, conduct health checks, and support upgrades or migrations
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to enhance security posture
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or 8+ years of equivalent experience)
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
Preferred 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
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