Zscaler Engineer - Public Trust - Hybrid - Washington, DC

Summit Technologies Inc. is seeking a Zscaler Engineer to support our Federal client. You will manage and modernize 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. This role supports operations troubleshooting and integration of Zscaler platforms with enterprise systems. This is a hybrid role based in Washington DC. Candidates must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy configure and manage Zscaler services (ZIA ZPA ZDX) and 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 perform 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 security posture.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 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 using tools and platforms such as EDR DLP secure web gateway email security IDPS firewalls SIEM and identity protection solutions.
• Proficiency with Windows or Linux system administration scripting (e.g. PowerShell Python Bash) and integrating Cloud-native security technologies.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and communication skills.
  

Education

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity IT or a related field (or 8 years of equivalent experience).

Highly Desired Skills

• Experience working in federal or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with DNS-layer protection threat analytics platforms and Zero Trust architecture.
• Knowledge of tools such as CrowdStrike Office 365 Microsoft Defender and Intune.
• Any of the following certifications: Zscaler Certified Administrator Security CySA GSEC Microsoft SC-300 CCNP Security PCNSE or Splunk Certified Architect.

Security Clearance

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. 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 6859 in the subject line:

• Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
• Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted at).
• 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.