Contract - Certified Zscaler Security Engineer

Role: Certified Zscaler Security Engineer

Location Remote offshore (Need to Support US EST hour)

Duration Contract through end of 2026

Experience with Manufacturing Domain Will be a huge Plus

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly technical Zscaler Security Engineer to perform review-and-remediate work across the Zscaler cloud security platform. This role emphasizes best-practice assessments, configuration cleanup, architectural rationalization, and execution of remediation plans. The engineer will partner with vendors and internal teams to improve Zscaler posture, remediate technical debt, and ensure secure, intentional access models. A key outcome of this role is structured knowledge transfer to the internal run team to enable long-term operational ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Perform Zscaler best-practice reviews in collaboration with the vendor and internal stakeholders

Review, remediate, and optimize URL filtering, access, and security policies to enable secure, frictionless access including reliable support for AI-enabled sites and services.

Rationalize Zscaler App Connectors to ensure correct placement, scale, and resiliency

Conduct in-depth Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) reviews and improvements

Review integration with Active Directory, IAM, and enterprise network infrastructure

Plan and execute Tunnel 2 upgrades

Review, remediate, and optimize URL filtering, access, and security policies to enable secure, frictionless access including reliable support for AI-enabled sites and services.

Document configurations, architectural decisions, and remediation outcomes

Provide structured knowledge transfer to the internal run team, including documentation and walkthroughs

Work closely with network, identity, and application teams to validate secure access requirements and remove unnecessary access

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of hands-on experience with Zscaler platforms (ZIA and/or ZPA)

Demonstrated experience performing security platform reviews and remediation work

Strong understanding of zero-trust access models, cloud security, and identity-aware networking

Experience with Zscaler App Connectors, access policies, and traffic flows

Proven ability to analyze existing configurations and drive cleanup and rationalization efforts

Experience integrating Zscaler with Active Directory, IAM, and enterprise networks

Preferred Qualifications

Zscaler certifications (ZIA, ZPA, ZCCA, ZCSE)

Experience supporting global manufacturing environments

Experience with large-scale or global Zscaler deployments

Background working in regulated or high-security enterprise environments

What We're Looking For

A hands-on engineer focused on review, remediation, and measurable improvement

Someone who prioritizes intentional design and cleanup over lift-and-shift configurations

A security-first mindset focused on least-privilege access

Strong documentation and communication skills to support knowledge transfer to run teams