Networking Zscaler Engineer

ITC Infotech; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Infotech in Pune is seeking a Network Security Engineer with hands-on Zscaler ZPA experience to design, configure, and troubleshoot secure access policies. The candidate will work closely with infrastructure and security teams to ensure robust access control and high service availability.

The role emphasizes configuring ZPA environments, monitoring logs, and applying best security practices to support scalable, secure connectivity for business applications.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in Network Security.
• Strong experience with Zscaler ZPA, including Application Segments, Access Policies, and Policy configuration & Troubleshooting.
• Solid knowledge of Routing & Switching, TCP/IP, DNS/HTTP/HTTPS flows, Firewall concepts, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with KQL query development for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) environments.
• Create and maintain Application Segments, Access Policies, and Segment Groups within ZPA.
• Investigate and resolve connectivity, authentication, and application access issues.
• Monitor and analyze ZPA logs and performance metrics to ensure availability.
• Develop and utilize KQL queries for monitoring, diagnostics, and reporting.
• Work with infrastructure, networking, and security teams to implement secure access solutions.
• Support security incidents, change requests, and operational activities.

Skills

Network Security

Zscaler ZPA

ZTNA concepts

KQL queries

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

Job Title: Network Security Engineer - Zscaler ZPA

Location: Pune
Experience: 3 to 6 Years
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Zscaler ZPA administration, configuration, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate should possess strong networking fundamentals and expertise in designing and managing secure access policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) environments.
• Create and maintain Application Segments, Access Policies, and Segment Groups within ZPA.
• Investigate and resolve connectivity, authentication, and application access issues.
• Monitor and analyze ZPA logs and performance metrics to ensure optimal service availability.
• Develop and utilize KQL (Kusto Query Language) queries for monitoring, diagnostics, and reporting.
• Work closely with infrastructure, networking, and security teams to implement secure access solutions.
• Support security incidents, change requests, and operational activities.

Required Skills

• 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in Network Security.
• Strong experience with Zscaler ZPA, especially:
  • Application Segments
  • Access Policies
  • Policy Configuration & Troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Routing & Switching
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS, HTTP/HTTPS Flows
  • Firewall Concepts
  • Network Troubleshooting
• Experience with KQL Query Development for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ZIA, ZDX, or other Zscaler products.
• Exposure to SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk.
• Knowledge of cloud and security technologi