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Zscaler Specialist - Contract
@ Compugen Inc
Calgary, Alberta
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Overview
Compugen is hiring a contract Zscaler Specialist to implement, configure, administer and optimize Zscaler cloud security solutions, including ZIA and ZPA. The work covers secure access, Zero Trust policies, identity integration and troubleshooting across enterprise environments. The posting requires 4+ years of network or security experience and hands-on Zscaler expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and administer ZIA and ZPA solutions
- Manage Zscaler security policies, DLP and SSL/TLS inspection
- Integrate Zscaler with identity platforms such as Entra ID and Okta
- Troubleshoot connectivity, authentication and performance issues
- Support migrations from VPN and proxy to Zscaler
Requirements summary:
- 4+ years in network security or security infrastructure
- Hands-on Zscaler ZIA and ZPA experience
- Strong TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS and firewall knowledge
- Experience with GRE/IPsec tunnels and identity technologies (SAML, SSO, MFA)
- Zscaler certifications (ZCCA, ZCCP) an asset
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- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
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Compugen Inc
| Field | Value |
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Job description
About Compugen Compugen is Canada's largest privately-owned Technology Ally. To innovate industries, transform businesses, connect communities, and drive meaningful change, we must think bigger, reach broader, and act bolder. Through knowledge, curiosity, and collaboration, Compugen helps organizations delivering experience by design. This is what it means to be human-centered and technology-enabled.
Dreaming, designing, and delivering isn't just a mantra for us — it's a way of life. We believe that technology is the conduit, but our people – they are the connection that truly makes the magic happen!
Our Culture We are a human-centered culture where we prioritize your well-being and are invested in helping you reach your fullest potential. We're not only focused on achieving our goals — we're dedicated to helping you achieve yours.
If you're relentlessly curious, driven to make a difference, and collaborative at the core, then you belong with us.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Zscaler Specialist to support the implementation, configuration, administration, and optimization of Zscaler cloud security solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining secure access to corporate applications, networks, and internet resources while supporting the organization's Zero Trust security strategy.
This role requires strong hands-on experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), network security, and troubleshooting complex connectivity and security issues across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Dreaming, designing, and delivering isn't just a mantra for us — it's a way of life. We believe that technology is the conduit, but our people – they are the connection that truly makes the magic happen!
Our Culture We are a human-centered culture where we prioritize your well-being and are invested in helping you reach your fullest potential. We're not only focused on achieving our goals — we're dedicated to helping you achieve yours.
If you're relentlessly curious, driven to make a difference, and collaborative at the core, then you belong with us.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Zscaler Specialist to support the implementation, configuration, administration, and optimization of Zscaler cloud security solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining secure access to corporate applications, networks, and internet resources while supporting the organization's Zero Trust security strategy.
This role requires strong hands-on experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), network security, and troubleshooting complex connectivity and security issues across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, configure, and administer Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions.
- Manage and optimize Zscaler security policies, including web filtering, firewall rules, SSL/TLS inspection, and data loss prevention (DLP).
- Configure and maintain Zscaler Client Connector across enterprise endpoints.
- Implement and support Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions to provide secure access to internal applications.
- Troubleshoot connectivity, authentication, application access, and performance issues related to Zscaler services.
- Integrate Zscaler solutions with enterprise identity and access management platforms, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, and other SAML-based identity providers.
- Configure and maintain traffic forwarding mechanisms, including GRE tunnels, IPsec tunnels, and PAC files.
- Monitor security events, analyze logs, and investigate potential threats using Zscaler reporting and analytics tools.
- Collaborate with network, infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless integration of Zscaler solutions.
- Support migrations from traditional VPN and proxy solutions to Zscaler cloud security platforms.
- Perform system upgrades, policy reviews, performance tuning, and ongoing platform optimization.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations to strengthen the organization's cloud security posture.
- 4+ years of experience in network security, cybersecurity engineering, or security infrastructure administration.
- Strong hands-on experience implementing, configuring, and supporting Zscaler solutions in enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated expertise with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA).
- Experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Zscaler Client Connector.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Security Service Edge (SSE) principles.
- Solid knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, routing, and firewalls.
- Experience configuring GRE/IPsec tunnels, proxy solutions, and traffic forwarding policies.
- Familiarity with identity and authentication technologies, including SAML, SSO, MFA, and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Experience troubleshooting network connectivity, application performance, authentication failures, and security policy conflicts.
- Knowledge of cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with SIEM platforms, security monitoring, and log analysis.
- Familiarity with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or REST APIs is an asset.
- Zscaler certifications, such as Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator (ZCCA) or Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP), are considered assets.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
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