Lead, Infrastructure Security Engineer - ZScaler

Prudential Financial, Inc.
Newark, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 220K

Job location

Newark, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Access
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Application Performance Management
Azure
Complex Networks
Web Servers
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Python
Powershell
Azure
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Okta

Job description

  • Design, deploy, and maintain Zscaler ZPA (Z Scaler Private Access) for secure, zero-trust access to internal applications and hybrid-cloud environments.
  • Configure and optimize ZDX (Z Scaler Digital Experience) to monitor, analyze, and improve end-user digital experience
  • Configure and optimize ZCC (Z Scaler Client Connector) for secure conditional access, posture assessment, to ensure device identification consistent with zero trust controls
  • Troubleshoot application access, performance, and connectivity issues using Zscaler tools and logs
  • Partner with network, security, and application teams to onboard new applications into ZPA
  • Assist with policy creation, segmentation, and access controls aligned with Zero Trust principles
  • Analyze ZDX data to identify root causes of user experience issues and recommend improvements
  • Support ongoing operational needs, upgrades, and best-practice improvements
  • Document designs, configurations, and operational procedures

Requirements

  • Proven hands-on experience with Zscaler ZPA in a production environment
  • Experience using Zscaler ZDX for monitoring and troubleshooting user experience
  • Familiarity with identity providers (Entra / Azure AD, Okta, etc.)
  • Experience migrating from traditional VPNs to ZPA
  • Experience troubleshooting complex network and application performance issues
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across technical teams

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

  • Zscaler certifications (ZPA, ZDX, or Zscaler Internet Access)
  • Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Application connectivity (web client/ server) troubleshooting.

Benefits & conditions

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $133,600.00 to $220,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
  • Company-funded pension plan.
  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

About the company

Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability, and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you'll unlock an exciting and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions.

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