The Zscaler Sr. Engineer will work on various aspects of cloud security, including web filtering policy enforcement, CASB, firewall, browser isolation, sandboxing, and data loss prevention. Using your knowledge and experience in Zscaler, you’ll assess, identify gaps, and develop controls to mitigate security threats and manage infrastructure controls. In this role, you’ll have a significant impact on our clients' security infrastructure and controls.
How you’ll make an impact
- Work on various aspects of cloud security, including web filtering policy enforcement, CASB, firewall, browser isolation, sandboxing, and data loss prevention
- Develop, mature, and maintain Zscaler’s cloud-based infrastructure, migrating policies to cloud based services from legacy proxy environment, and working on firewall configurations in ZIA
- Additionally, engineer will be involved with maintaining, implementing, monitoring, supporting, and troubleshooting networks/applications/endpoint security as related to Zscaler
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues related to Zscaler services
- Conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and corporate policies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Zscaler services with existing infrastructure
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Zscaler products and services to recommend upgrades and enhancements
- Provide training and support to IT teams and end-users for best practices on Zscaler platforms
- Develop documentation on configuration, troubleshooting procedures, and operational guidelines
- Participate in emergency response teams to handle security incidents and provide post-mortem analysis
What we’re looking for
- 5+ years of experience managing/administrating/deploying Zscaler
- 5+ years of networking/network security (firewall, DLP, CASB, proxy, etc.)
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong foundation in network security principles, including Zero Trust architecture
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Ability to analyze device and traffic logs, extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack
- Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting while maintaining communication and upholding collaborative team dynamics
- Proficient in creating and managing security policies and protocols
What you can expect from Optiv
- A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
- Work/life balance
- Professional training resources
- Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
- Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
- The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
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Retirement Support — Immediate vesting with a clear 401(k) match and a solid retirement setup are emphasized in official materials. This positions retirement benefits as a dependable part of the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A flexible, no‑accrual “Recharge” policy for eligible exempt roles and traditional PTO for non‑exempt roles are highlighted. Hybrid/remote flexibility also appears frequently across role descriptions.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with FSA/HSA (including a company HSA contribution) are described. Company‑paid life, AD&D, and short‑/long‑term disability further strengthen core protections.
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