Contractor

Birlasoft Limited

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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+

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.