SAIC · 3 days ago
Zscaler Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expSAIC is seeking a Zscaler Engineer to support a mission-critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This role involves managing and modernizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms with a focus on Zscaler technologies and broader SASE implementations within a Microsoft-based environment.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or 4+ years of equivalent experience)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
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
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
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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