Country/Region:
US
Requisition ID:
36924
Work Model:
Hybrid
Position Type:
Contract
Salary Range:
Location:
US - NJ - BIRLASOFT OFFICE
Title: Contractor
Description:
Area(s) of responsibility
Job Description – Security Analyst (Zero Trust & Zscaler)
This role is ideal for a security professional experienced in implementing Zero Trust strategies, managing Zscaler Private Access solutions, and securing enterprise application access through identity-driven security controls.
Position: Security Analyst – Zero Trust Security
Location: Flexible / Hybrid / Onsite - NYC - NY
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, administer, and maintain Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) environments.
- Design and implement Zero Trust access policies based on user identity, device posture, application sensitivity, and business requirements.
- Profile and analyze user access patterns to ensure least-privilege access and reduce security risks.
- Create, modify, and optimize access control policies for internal applications and services.
- Collaborate with Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams to integrate authentication and authorization controls.
- Monitor ZPA logs, user activities, and security events to identify anomalies and potential threats.
- Troubleshoot user connectivity and access issues within Zscaler environments.
- Conduct periodic reviews of access permissions and recommend policy improvements.
- Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and risk assessments related to access management.
- Develop and maintain documentation for ZPA configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
- Work closely with network, infrastructure, and application teams to onboard applications into the Zero Trust framework.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) administration and policy configuration.
- Good understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (NIST 800-207) principles and implementation.
- Experience profiling users, applications, and access requirements to build secure access policies.
- Knowledge of Identity Providers (IdPs) such as:
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) / Okta
- Ping Identity
- ADFS
- Experience with authentication technologies including:
- SAML
- OAuth
- OpenID Connect (OIDC)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Understanding of networking concepts including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, SSL/TLS, and application connectivity.
- Experience with security monitoring, log analysis, and incident investigation.
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with additional Zscaler products such as:
- Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
- Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)
- Zscaler Client Connector
- Knowledge of cloud security concepts across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
- Relevant certifications:
- Zscaler Certified Administrator (ZCCA) / Zscaler Certified Professional (ZCCP)
- Security+
Key Competencies
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
- Identity & Access Management
- Access Policy Management
- User Access Profiling
- Security Monitoring & Analysis
- Risk Assessment & Compliance
- Incident Investigation & Troubleshooting