Zscaler Security Engineer

About the job

Birlasoft, a powerhouse where domain expertise, enterprise solutions, and digital technologies converge to redefine business outcomes. We take pride in our consultative and design thinking approach, driving societal progress by enabling our customers to run businesses with unmatched efficiency and innovation.

As part of the multibillion-dollar CKA Birla Group, Birlasoft, boasting a team of 12,500+ professionals, is committed to carrying forward the Group's illustrious 162-year legacy. At our core, we prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, along with Corporate Sustainable Responsibility (CSR) activities, ensuring our commitment to building not just businesses but inclusive and sustainable communities.

Join us in shaping a future where technology aligns seamlessly with purpose.

About the job:

We are seeking an experienced Zscaler Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions. The candidate will be responsible for enhancing secure access, enforcing zero trust principles, and ensuring seamless user experience across enterprise environments.

Job Title: Zscaler Security Engineer

Experience: 8–12 Years

Shift Timings:

• 15:00 to 00:00 IST (next day)
• 23:00 to 08:00 IST (next day)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage ZIA and ZPA solutions across enterprise environments
• Configure and maintain URL filtering, cloud firewall, sandboxing, and DLP policies
• Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architecture using Zscaler
• Troubleshoot connectivity, authentication, and performance issues
• Integrate Zscaler with identity providers (Azure AD, Okta, etc.) using SAML
• Monitor logs and incidents using SIEM tools and ensure timely remediation
• Perform policy tuning, optimization, and regular security assessments
• Support global users and ensure high availability of services

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with ZIA & ZPA implementation and administration
• Good understanding of networking (DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, Proxy)
• Experience with SAML, MFA, and identity integrations
• Hands-on experience with log analysis and SIEM tools
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles

Preferred Certifications:

• Zscaler Certified Administrator (ZCA) / Zscaler Certified Professional (ZCP) (Mandatory)
• CISSP / CISM (preferred)