Zscaler Engineer

Required skills, experience, etc.: 2+ years of experience with Zscaler administration (ZIA and ZPA), Zero Trust principles, networking protocols, vulnerability management
Nice to have: Relevant certifications

Job Description
We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to manage and administer Zscaler services, operate the vulnerability management program, and document configurations and handover materials to ensure smooth operations. This position will be a contract and remote.
What You ll Do
Administer and tune the Zscaler instance, including policy configuration, user/group management, log analysis, troubleshooting, and integrations with identity providers and other security tools
Design, implement, and maintain Zero Trust access and web security controls to meet IDC security requirements and business access needs
Operate the vulnerability management lifecycle: schedule and run authenticated and unauthenticated scans, validate findings, prioritize risk, and track remediation to closure using established frameworks and tooling
Triage, validate, and risk-score vulnerability findings; produce clear remediation guidance and coordinate fixes with system owners and engineering teams
Create and deliver regular metrics, dashboards, and executive reports showing program health, patch/mitigation cadence, and trend analysis
What You'll Need

Required:
Hands-on administration and operational experience with Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), including policy design and log analysis
Proven experience running enterprise vulnerability management programs, including scanning, triage, and coordination of remediation activities
Familiarity with common vulnerability scanning platforms and workflow tools
Strong understanding of network protocols, authentication/authorization (SAML, SSO, MFA), and Zero Trust principles
Ability to translate technical findings into clear remediation tasks and to work cross-functionally with engineering and IT teams
Strong written documentation and reporting skills
Preferred:
Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator, or equivalent
Experience integrating Zscaler telemetry with SIEM, SOAR, or other detection tools