Senior IT Security Operations Engineer
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ZscalerCybersecurity
Remote within the United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary134,000 - 167,500 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- AWSGCPAzure
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in IT security operations, network security, or a related technical domain
- Hands-on experience administering Zscaler ZIA and/or ZPA security platforms
- Working knowledge of zero trust concepts including identity verification, RBAC, network segmentation, and posture checking
- Practical understanding of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong OS fundamentals (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Proficiency in networking concepts and authentication protocols
- Demonstrated experience integrating AI tools to enhance workflows and problem-solving
- Experience with SSL/TLS inspection, DLP, SIEM integration, log streaming (NSS), and EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon)
- Strong network troubleshooting skills (tcpdump, Wireshark, ping, traceroute/MTR)
- Familiarity with DevSecOps workflows
- Active technical certifications (e.g., Zscaler ZCCA/ZCCP, CrowdStrike CCFA/CCFR, Security+, or CISSP) are a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day operational support, configuration, policy tuning, and platform health monitoring for ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, AI Security, and Cloud Security
- Configure and maintain zero trust policies covering user-to-application access, posture checking, SSL/TLS inspection, content filtering, and access control
- Deploy and tune Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) policies, collaborating with environment owners on remediation
- Utilize ZDX to monitor application and user experience issues, correlating findings with network and security telemetry to identify root causes
- Support DLP policy tuning, alert triage, SOP documentation, and on-call incident response while helping automate repetitive workflows
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