Requisition ID: [[id]]
Location: Thane
Business Unit/Group Function: Information Technology
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Level of Experience: Intermediate
Employee Type: Regular
Salary Grade: Non Managerial
The Zscaler Security Engineer ensures the secure, stable, and scalable operation of the company’s global Zscaler platform (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) as a key element of the enterprise security architecture. The role directly supports the protection of users, applications, and data while enabling secure global access and a consistent user experience. As part of the global IT Network Services organization, the position contributes significantly to the company’s Zero Trust strategy, cybersecurity posture, and business continuity.
The position is accountable for implementing advanced security controls such as SSL inspection, CASB, DLP, sandboxing, and threat prevention, while optimizing traffic routing, latency, and user experience globally. It supports continuous monitoring, incident response, and threat mitigation in collaboration with SOC, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to security standards.
Task Complexity:
The role involves a high level of task complexity in a large, enterprise-scale environment (~13,000 users). While standard procedures and vendor best practices exist, many tasks require the independent design, refinement, and optimization of Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX services. The incumbent exercises significant discretion and independent judgment in implementation, administration, and troubleshooting activities. The position is frequently confronted with non-routine, complex situations that demand analytical and adaptive thinking across network, security, and cloud domains. Conceptual and original thinking is required to design scalable Zero Trust architectures and to resolve complex, cross-functional issues. Failure in this role may result in widespread service disruption, security exposure, compliance risks, and negative business impact.
Experience in IT security or network engineering, preferably in enterprise or global environments, with a solid understanding of networking concepts (routing, switching, firewalls). Hands-on experience with cloud-based security or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions is highly desirable. Relevant Zscaler certifications (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) or equivalent security certifications are considered a strong advantage.
Contract Type: Regular
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