Senior IT Security Operations Engineer

Zscaler

Senior IT Security Operations Engineer operating Zscaler’s Zero Trust security platform. Tuning policies, triaging alerts, and supporting cloud, DLP, and DevSecOps security operations.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,000 - $167,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT security operations with a focus on Zscaler platforms, zero trust policies, and cloud architecture. Proficient in automating security workflows and collaborating across teams to enhance security outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Zscaler ZIA AdministrationZero Trust ConceptsCloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)DLP Policy TuningNetwork Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

IT Security OperationsNetwork SecurityPolicy TuningSSL/TLS InspectionCSPM and DSPM PoliciesAuthentication ProtocolsLog StreamingDevSecOps WorkflowsPosture CheckingRole-Based Access Control

Soft Skills

CuriosityCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Zscaler ZPAAI SecurityCloud SecurityCrowdStrike FalconTcpdumpWiresharkPingTraceroute/MTR

Certifications & Qualifications

Zscaler ZCCA/ZCCPCrowdStrike CCFA/CCFRSecurity+CISSP

Industry Keywords

Zero Trust PoliciesNetwork SegmentationApplication MonitoringIncident ResponseSOP Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 CSPM and DSPM policies, collaborating with environment owners on remediation
Use 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
Help automate repetitive security workflows
Collaborate across environment owners, support teams, and product groups to drive security outcomes
Report to the Director - Zscaler on Zscaler in the Corporate Infrastructure department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
U.S. Citizenship required due to specific customer security 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, role-based access control, network segmentation, and posture checking
Practical understanding of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), OS fundamentals (Windows, macOS, Linux), networking concepts, and authentication protocols
Preferred: Hands-on configuration experience with SSL/TLS inspection, DLP, SIEM integration, log streaming (NSS), and EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon
Preferred: Strong network troubleshooting skills utilizing tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, ping, and traceroute/MTR alongside familiarity with DevSecOps workflows
Preferred: Active technical certifications such as Zscaler ZCCA/ZCCP, CrowdStrike CCFA/CCFR, Security+, or CISSP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks
Hybrid working model