Zscaler Engineer

Zscaler Engineer to support a mission-critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This hybrid position involves managing and modernizing 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.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) across cloud, network, and identity domains. This role supports operations, troubleshooting, and integration of Zscaler platforms with enterprise systems, while contributing to policy management, Zero Trust initiatives, process automation, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, and manage Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and other security 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, 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 overall security posture

Qualifications

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