Design, implement, and support Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) connectivity, including App Connectors, Server Groups, Application Segments, and access policies
Collaborate with Enterprise ZTNA, network, security, identity, and application teams
Analyze legacy network and VPN-based access models and translate them into ZPA application-level access patterns
Support application onboarding to ZPA by validating ports, protocols, network paths, and dependencies
Configure and enforce least-privileged ZPA access policies with minimal operational disruption
Troubleshoot ZPA access, connectivity, routing, and connector health issues
Participate in migration activities from legacy access models to ZPA
Ensure configurations meet governance, compliance, and audit requirements
Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks
Coordinate with vendors and Zscaler support for issue resolution and optimization

Requirements

Strong background in enterprise networking (routing, firewalling, DNS, traffic flow analysis)
Hands-on experience with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) or similar Zero Trust access platforms
In-depth understanding of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts and application-level segmentation
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
Ability to analyze complex, legacy network environments and design scalable access models
Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
Zscaler certifications (Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator/Engineer) (preferred)
Completion of ZPA administrator or engineer training (preferred)
Industry certifications such as CCNP, Security+, CySA+ , or equivalent (preferred)
Experience in public sector or multi-agency enterprise environments (preferred)
Familiarity with CJIS, NIST 800-53 , or similar security frameworks (preferred)
Experience supporting large-scale access modernization initiatives (preferred)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)routingfirewallingDNStraffic flow analysisapplication-level segmentationaccess policiesnetwork troubleshootinglegacy network analysis

Soft Skills

documentationcommunicationcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Zscaler Digital Transformation AdministratorZscaler Digital Transformation EngineerCCNPSecurity+CySA+