Job Details
JPC - 1677 – Zscaler ZPA Network Engineer 
Posted 4 months agoUnited States
3+ Years / Mid-SeniorContract
Primary Skills
Amazon Web ServicesAzure Active DirectoryCloud ComputingComputer Networking SystemsGoogle CloudMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft AzureMulti-Factor AuthenticationOktaProblem SolvingSafety PrinciplesSecurity Assertion Markup Language (SAML)Solution ArchitectureWriting of ReportsZero Trust Network AccessAccess NetworkAnalytical ThinkingarchitectureBorder Gateway ProtocolCommunication SkillsConnectivity ProblemsDiagrammingDomain Name System (DNS)Firewalls (Computer Science)Health CareInterpersonal SkillsKnowledge of FinanceOpen Shortest Path First (OSPF)Python (Programming Language)Remote Access TechnologyRoutingScriptingStakeholder ManagementTCP/IPTechnical DocumentationTraffic FlowVirtual Private Networks (VPN)Windows PowerShell
Job Description
Client: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Role: Zscaler ZPA Network Engineer -- up to Middle level
Location: Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Visa: UC/GC/H4EAD/GC EAD/H1b
it is available both in C2C & W2
Both c2c/ W2 on $50/hr.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) Network Engineer to support the implementation and operations of a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strategy. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and managing secure access to internal applications using ZPA, replacing legacy VPN-based architectures with scalable, policy-driven access models.
The ideal candidate will have strong networking fundamentals, deep expertise in ZPA/ZIA architecture, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly in a high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions for secure application access
- Configure and manage:
- App Connectors
- Server Groups
- Application Segments
- Access Policies
- Translate legacy VPN and network access models into Zero Trust-based access patterns
- Collaborate with network, security, identity, and application teams
- Validate application onboarding requirements (ports, protocols, dependencies)
- Troubleshoot:
- User access issues
- Application connectivity problems
- Connector health and routing issues
- Support migration from traditional VPN to ZTNA (ZPA)
- Ensure configurations are secure, auditable, and compliant
- Develop technical documentation (runbooks, diagrams, SOPs)
- Work with Zscaler support for advanced issue resolution
Mandatory Skills (Must-Have):
- Strong hands-on experience with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
- Solid understanding of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) architecture and traffic flow
- Deep knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts
- Strong networking fundamentals:
- Routing (BGP, OSPF – basic understanding)
- DNS
- Firewalls
- TCP/IP & traffic flow analysis
- Experience with:
- Application segmentation
- Secure remote access solutions
- Proven troubleshooting skills in network/security environments
- Experience migrating from VPN to Zero Trust architectures
- Ability to analyze legacy environments and design scalable solutions
Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills:
- Experience in regulated environments (government, healthcare, finance)
- Knowledge of identity providers (Azure AD, Okta, SAML, MFA)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with other ZTNA tools (Prisma Access, Netskope, etc.)
- Scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell)
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Fast problem-solving mindset (quick resolution focus)
- Documentation and reporting skills
Position Characteristics:
- High-impact role supporting enterprise-wide access
- Requires balancing security with usability
- Focus on scalable, reliable, and secure application access
- Direct collaboration with enterprise security and network teams
Job Posting Details
Job Code
JPC - 1677
Job Start Date
2027-02-26
City
United States
Experience
3+ Years / Mid-Senior
Primary Skills
Amazon Web Services, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Okta, Problem Solving, Safety Principles, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Solution Architecture, Writing of Reports, Zero Trust Network Access, Access Network, Analytical Thinking, architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Communication Skills, Connectivity Problems, Diagramming, Domain Name System (DNS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Health Care, Interpersonal Skills, Knowledge of Finance, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Python (Programming Language), Remote Access Technology, Routing, Scripting, Stakeholder Management, TCP/IP, Technical Documentation, Traffic Flow, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows PowerShell
Job End Date
2027-02-26
Tax Terms
C2C
Number of Positions
1