OA/ETSO - FA2 (Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) Network Engineer)

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

OA/ETSO - ZPA Network Engineer

*Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
*Hybrid schedule required - 2 days on-site at CTC in Harrisburg
*Local candidates only
*Reposting of 795368 - Open to Full Network

Complete Description

Role Summary

The Commonwealth is seeking a Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
Network Engineer to support the secure deployment and operationalization of
Zscaler Private Access as a key component of the Commonwealth’s Zero Trust
Network Access (ZTNA) strategy.

This role will focus on designing, implementing, and
supporting network connectivity and access paths for private applications using
ZPA, while translating existing network access models and legacy VPN-based
connectivity into scalable, policy-driven access patterns aligned with Zero
Trust principles.

The position is network-focused and hands-on, supporting
application access enablement while ensuring solutions are secure, auditable,
and operationally sustainable across the Commonwealth. The role works in close
coordination with the Enterprise ZTNA program, including enterprise network and
security teams.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Enterprise ZTNA network and security teams,
as well as identity and application stakeholders, to design and support
ZPA-based access to internal applications.

Design, implement, and maintain Zscaler Private Access
connectivity, including App Connectors, Server Groups, Application Segments,
and access policy configurations.

Analyze and assess legacy network and VPN-based access
requirements, agency-specific application needs, and connectivity dependencies,
and translate them into ZPA application-level access models.

Support the onboarding of applications to ZPA by validating
network paths, ports, protocols, and dependency requirements, and coordinating
testing and validation activities.

Configure and support ZPA access policies that enforce
least-privileged access while minimizing disruption to mission-critical
operations.

Troubleshoot ZPA-related access and connectivity issues,
including user access failures, application reachability concerns, and
connector health or routing issues.

Participate in migration activities to transition users and
applications from legacy access models to ZPA in coordination with enterprise
and agency stakeholders.

Ensure ZPA configurations and access models are documented,
auditable, and aligned with Commonwealth security, governance, and compliance
requirements.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including
configuration standards, procedures, diagrams, and operational runbooks.

Engage with vendors and Zscaler support to resolve complex
issues and support platform stability and optimization.

Required Skills and Experience

Strong background in enterprise networking, including
routing, firewalling, DNS, and traffic flow analysis.

Experience implementing and supporting secure application
access technologies such as Zscaler Private Access or similar Zero Trust access
platforms.

In-depth understanding of Zero Trust Network Access concepts
and application-level segmentation.

Ability to analyze complex, legacy network environments and
translate them into scalable, enforceable access models.

Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven
environments, ensuring adherence to security and governance standards.

Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration
skills for cross-functional engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

Zscaler certifications such as Zscaler Digital
Transformation Administrator or Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer.

Completion of Zscaler administrator or engineer training
courses relevant to ZPA.

Industry-recognized certifications such as CCNP, Security+,
CySA+, or equivalent.

Experience supporting large, multi-agency, or public-sector
enterprise environments.

Familiarity with regulatory and security frameworks such as
CJIS, NIST 800-53, or similar standards.

Hands-on experience supporting access modernization
initiatives in complex enterprise environments.
Position Characteristics

This role supports the Enterprise ZTNA program and works
closely with enterprise network and enterprise security teams.

The position balances strong security controls with
operational requirements, focusing on reliable and secure private application
access.

The ZPA Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring
ZPA-based access is implemented consistently and operates effectively within
the Commonwealth’s Zero Trust architecture.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience

Strong background in enterprise networking, including routing, firewalling, DNS, and traffic flow analysis. Required 8.0 Years Experience implementing and supporting secure application access technologies such as Zscaler Private Access or similar Zero Trust access platforms. Required In-depth understanding of Zero Trust Network Access concepts and application-level segmentation. Required Ability to analyze complex, legacy network environments and translate them into scalable, enforceable access models. Required Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments, ensuring adherence to security and governance standards. Required Zscaler certifications such as Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator or Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer. Highly desired Completion of Zscaler administrator or engineer training courses relevant to ZPA. Highly desired Industry-recognized certifications such as CCNP, Security+, CySA+, or equivalent. Highly desired Familiarity with regulatory and security frameworks such as CJIS, NIST 800-53, or similar standards. Highly desired