Zscaler Engineer - Remote - Washington, DC - Long Term Contract

Arthur Grand Technologies is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Zscaler Engineer –Long Term Contract – Remote for one of our clients.

Position: Zscaler Engineer

Remote Opportunity

Long Term Contract Job Description

Client is seeking a Network ZScaler Engineer to contribute to the overall strategic vision of our government partner to analyze requirements, design/test solutions and deploy network components into production. Network and ZScaler Engineer will perform duties/tasks specifically related to ZScaler and CISCO solutions with a focus on ZScaler solutions and troubleshooting. This position can be remote and will require obtaining a US security clearance if candidate doesn't currently possess one. Responsibilities:Design and deploy functional Zero Trust Components utilizing ZScaler and CISCO tools with in networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)Resolve issues that have been escalatedMentor team members and address user needsExcellent problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of Zero Trust administration and architectureAuthor enterprise compliance standards and networking architectureCollaborate with Technical SMEs and vendor relationsCreate and/or maintain standards documentation, design documentation/templates/ topology diagrams and workflow documents. Required Education, Experience, & SkillsBachelors with at least 8+ years' networking experience. We may consider A ZScaler certification in lieu of some years of experience.In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)Operational experience with network platform technologies, including hardware refresh, software testing, software upgrades, and complex troubleshooting techniquesHigh level experience with Cisco switches and ACLsAbility to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & SkillsZero Trust Certified Architect from Zscaler (ZTCA)Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) CertificationsIndustry-related experience as a Network Engineer supporting the Federal GovernmentProfessional certification (e.g. Cisco, AWS Solution Architect Associate) desiredSolid background in network administration and architectureExperience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds or Cisco Prime network tools)Strong to advanced knowledge of Network Access Control (NAC).Strong to advanced knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).Strong knowledge of network architecture and protocolsUnderstanding of Interior Gateway Routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) configuration, BGP peering, BGP route advertisements, prefix-lists and route-maps, SSH and SNMP protocolsHigh level understanding of multi-tiered application traffic flow, server load balancing, global load balancing, and routingStrong knowledge of incident management, problem management, and change management best-practicesExcellent verbal and written communication skills due to the need to communicate extensively with remote team members, vendors and during time sensitive incidentsExperience using network management tools and packet captures to resolve operational issuesExperience with TGWsSharp troubleshooting skillsAbility to work independentlyOrganizational and mentoring skills                       Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets) About Arthur Grand Technologies:Arthur Grand Technologies is a leading provider of staffing and technology consulting services. Our company is managed by a team of professionals who have worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20+ years. We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company.At Arthur Grand Technologies, we value our employees & contractors and strive to provide them with challenging, interesting work, market-relevant benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have the necessary qualifications, and are excited to join a dynamic team. Thank you for considering Arthur Grand Technologies. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards,Richard TuckerArthur Grand Technologies Incwww.arthurgrand.comArthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)