Cybersecurity Engineer - 6829
Cybersecurity Engineer - 6829
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Job Description
Summit Technologies Inc. is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our clients team to support a mission-critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This 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 security tools across cloud endpoint network and identity domains. This role supports operations troubleshooting and integration efforts for tools such as EDR DLP email security firewalls secure web gateways and SIEM while contributing to process automation Zero Trust initiatives and cross-team collaboration. This is a hybrid role based in Washington D.C. requiring a minimum on-site work 3 days a week. Candidates must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy configure and manage a wide range of security technologies including Zscaler services (ZIA ZPA ZDX) EDR DLP secure web gateway email security IDPS firewall SIEM and identity protection tools; responsibilities include policy configuration SAML integrations monitoring and user onboarding for Zscaler platforms.
- Integrate security tools with Microsoft platforms such as Azure AD Conditional Access Intune and Microsoft Defender.
- Write and maintain technical documentation (SOPs change records) and automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell Python Bash).
- Respond to ServiceNow tickets conduct health checks and support upgrades or migrations.
- Collaborate with engineering operations and compliance teams to enhance security posture.
Qualifications
Education and experience:
- Bachelors 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.
Desired experience:
- 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.
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position please supply the following to: and please put the job number 6829 in the subject line:
- Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
- Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted).
- Availability to start once given formal offers.
Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Employment Type
Full Time
