[Remote] Cybersecurity Engineer - Zscaler (Contractor)

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IDC is a respected global technology market research firm seeking a contract Cybersecurity Engineer to manage and operate their Zscaler environment. The role involves day-to-day administration of Zscaler services and leading the vulnerability management program to enhance security across the organization. Responsibilities• Manage and administer Zscaler services including policy configuration, user/group management, log analysis, troubleshooting, and integrations with identity providers and other security tooling• Design, implement, and maintain Zero Trust access and web security controls to meet IDC security requirements and business access needs• Own the vulnerability management lifecycle: schedule and run authenticated and unauthenticated scans, validate findings, prioritize risk, and track remediation to closure using established frameworks and tooling• Triage, validate, and risk-score vulnerability findings; produce clear remediation guidance and coordinate fixes with system owners and engineering teams• Create and deliver regular metrics, dashboards, and executive reports showing program health, patch/mitigation cadence, and trend analysisSkills• Hands-on administration and operational experience with Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), including policy design and log analysis• Proven experience running enterprise vulnerability management programs, including scanning, triage, and coordination of remediation activities• Familiarity with common vulnerability scanning platforms and workflow tools• Strong understanding of network protocols, authentication/authorization (SAML, SSO, MFA), and Zero Trust principles• Ability to translate technical findings into clear remediation tasks and to work cross-functionally with engineering and IT teams• Strong written documentation and reporting skills• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator, or equivalent• Experience integrating Zscaler telemetry with SIEM, SOAR, or other detection toolsCompany Overview• International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets.It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Singapore, with a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees. Its website isCompany H1B Sponsorship• IDC Asia/Pacific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job