ZScaler Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a ZScaler Engineer to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that protect national security. You will analyze complex network/security challenges, deploy Zscaler components (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), and integrate security tools to enrich data and expand capabilities.

The role requires strong knowledge of cryptography, TLS/mTLS, PKI, and federal standards (NIST, FIPS, DoD STIG, FedRAMP).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with network engineering or network security engineering.
• 1+ years of experience deploying Zscaler, including ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX.
• Experience with integration of security tools to provide data enrichment or expand capabilities.
• Knowledge of cryptography protocols and standards, including TLS, mTLS, hashing algorithms, and Public Key Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, DoD STIG, and FedRAMP.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of security solutions to protect national security.
• Troubleshoot and analyze complex security challenges for customers using knowledge of network and security devices.
• Assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.
• Mentor team members and contribute to ongoing security research and modernization.

Skills

Network engineering

Security engineering

Zscaler deployment

Security tools integration

Cryptography concepts

Federal compliance

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zscaler

Job description

ZScaler Engineer
The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in security systems to support our country? As a Zscaler Engineer, you can identify the tools needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that will protect our nation's national security.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network and security devices. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in Zscaler, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact our nation's national security infrastructure. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure and protect our nation's infrastructure for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with network engineering or network security engineering
• 1+ years of experience deploying Zscaler, including ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX
• Experience with integration of security tools to provide data enrichment or expand capabilities
• Knowledge of cryptography protocols and standards, including TLS, mTLS, hashing algorithms, and Public Key Infrastructure
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, DoD STIG, and FedRAMP
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Office 365 applications and Teams collaboration and interacting with tools through RDP, web-based UI, SSH, and CLI
• Knowledge of authentication and identity concepts
• Knowledge of Linux or UNIX environments, including navigating and troubleshooting basic OS issues
• Knowledge of networking protocols, including BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, and L2 protocols
• Knowledge of core Zero T rus t concepts and met hodologies
• Ability to comprehend how various systems interact with each other
• CCNA, CCNP, JN CIA , or JNCP Certification
• Zscaler Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.