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Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Zscaler Engineer with strong hands-on experience in ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, deploying, and transitioning security solutions on the Zscaler platform. A solid understanding of the Azure environment is required. This role involves creating high- and low-level designs, migrating legacy solutions, integrating with security tools, performing testing, and supporting enterprise-scale rollouts.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) for Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), including Cloud DLP enablement and SSL Inspection.
• Develop HLD and LLD for Zscaler Private Access (ZPA).
• Create detailed solution deployment guides, and secure approvals and sign-offs for implementation.
• Configure Zscaler components to migrate rules and policies from existing web proxy solutions to the ZIA platform.
• Configure and migrate access rules from the current remote VPN solution to the ZPA platform.
• Integrate Zscaler solutions with SIEM platforms, Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS), and other security tools as per the design.
• Conduct testing and validation of deployed solutions and support the enterprise-wide rollout.
• Update deployment documentation and deliver knowledge transfer (KT) sessions to steady-state operations teams.

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Application Expire: 3/23/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $88,000 – $ 134,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.