Zscaler Engineer - Remote Eligible

Zscaler Engineer

CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Zscaler Engineer ready to take us to the next level! If you have hands-on experience with Zscaler administration, vulnerability management expertise, and strong documentation skills, and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to manage and administer Zscaler services, operate the vulnerability management program, and document configurations and handover materials to ensure smooth operations. This position will be a contract and remote.

This position does not offer employment sponsorship. All candidates must be eligible to work without need for sponsorship by employer.

What You'll Do

• Administer and tune the Zscaler instance, including policy configuration, user/group management, log analysis, troubleshooting, and integrations with identity providers and other security tools
• Design, implement, and maintain zero trust access and web security controls to meet IDC security requirements and business access needs
• Operate the vulnerability management lifecycle: schedule and run authenticated and unauthenticated scans, validate findings, prioritize risk, and track remediation to closure using established frameworks and tooling
• Triage, validate, and risk-score vulnerability findings; produce clear remediation guidance and coordinate fixes with system owners and engineering teams
• Create and deliver regular metrics, dashboards, and executive reports showing program health, patch/mitigation cadence, and trend analysis

What You'll Need

Required:

• Hands-on administration and operational experience with Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), including policy design and log analysis
• Proven experience running enterprise vulnerability management programs, including scanning, triage, and coordination of remediation activities
• Familiarity with common vulnerability scanning platforms and workflow tools
• Strong understanding of network protocols, authentication/authorization (SAML, SSO, MFA), and zero trust principles
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear remediation tasks and to work cross-functionally with engineering and IT teams
• Strong written documentation and reporting skills

Preferred:

• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator, or equivalent
• Experience integrating Zscaler telemetry with SIEM, SOAR, or other detection tools

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards. Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824-8111.

$65.00-$72.00 per hour. The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.