Cynet Systems Inc
Zscaler Security Engineer
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Job Description
- Req#: 26-06179
- Zscaler & Proofpoint Security Engineer (Hands‐on Expert)
- Design, implement, and operate Zscaler solutions (ZIA, ZPA) as part of a Zero Trust security architecture, including policy configuration, access control, and traffic inspection.
- Administer and optimize Proofpoint security platforms (Email Protection, TAP, DLP, Threat Response) to protect against phishing, malware, BEC, and data exfiltration threats.
- Own end‐to‐end onboarding and tuning of users, applications, and policies across both Zscaler and Proofpoint environments, ensuring performance, security, and user experience balance.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents originating from Zscaler and Proofpoint alerts, including root‐cause analysis and remediation in collaboration with SOC teams.
- Integrate Zscaler and Proofpoint with SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Client, Microsoft Sentinel) for centralized monitoring, correlation, and automated response.
- Lead policy reviews, optimization, and hygiene—continuously refining URL filtering, sandboxing, email security rules, and DLP controls based on threat trends.
- Support enterprise initiatives such as cloud migration, remote workforce enablement, and M&A by aligning Zscaler and Proofpoint controls with evolving business needs.
- Provide hands‐on troubleshooting and L3 support for complex Zscaler and Proofpoint issues, including traffic flow analysis, email trace investigations, and vendor escalation.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer artifacts for steady‐state operations and support teams.
- Act as the subject‐matter expert and advisor to security leadership, providing recommendations on platform enhancements, risk reduction, and roadmap improvements across Zscaler and Proofpoint.
Job Overview:About the company
We are a team of technical visionaries who joined forces to form a company that would gather the best and brightest talent in the world. The company uses this talent to help other organizations fulfill their technological dreams and goals and make them a reality. Welcome to Cynet Systems Inc. – a premier staffing and recruiting company – a nationally and locally certified diversity firm.
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