zScaler Engineer (Contract)

Information Technology Irvine, California


Description

Position at Glidewell Dental

Location: Onsite, Open for Remote
Contract Length: 3 months with possibility of extension
 
We are seeking an experienced Security Operations Architect/Engineer with deep expertise in Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) to join our team on a temporary basis. This role requires both architectural-level knowledge and hands-on engineering skills to address Zscaler challenges. The successful candidate will work directly with IT to resolve access issues, optimize configurations, and ensure a seamless user experience as the organization refines its Zscaler implementation. This is a contract role designed for an expert who can step in immediately, troubleshoot problems, and provide solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the subject matter expert for ZIA policy change or restructure.
  • Review current policies and configuration to improve ZIA performance and security.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues including authentication, policy enforcement, client connector deployment, and connectivity challenges.
  • Provide architectural recommendations and best practices for Zscaler deployments, while also implementing technical changes directly in the platform.
  • Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security Operations, and IT Support teams to ensure smooth user adoption and minimal business disruption.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of Zscaler configurations, onboarding processes, and troubleshooting playbooks.
 
Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) architecture, deployment, policy design, and troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve Zscaler onboarding and adoption issues in large enterprise environments.
  • Proficiency in integrating Zscaler with identity and access management solutions (Azure AD, MFA) and endpoint/device management platforms (Intune, JAMF).
  • Solid understanding of network protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, VPN) and security fundamentals.
  • Proven ability to balance architectural design with hands-on troubleshooting and engineering execution.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to interface with both technical teams and business leaders.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience in temporary/contract roles requiring rapid onboarding and immediate impact.

 

Pay Range: $80.00 to $120.00/ hr

Glidewell Laboratories is the industry leader in dental technology due to our agility, speed, and cutting edge technology. We work in a fast-paced and highly sought-after employee-friendly work environment. Behind all of this success is an amazing group of people who are passionate about bringing innovation to the marketplace, while providing quality and affordability to better the lives of people all over the world. If you share in our passion for teamwork and a vision for excellence, let's talk about a rewarding career at Glidewell!

In addition are the following generous employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, company-paid life insurance, additional onsite dental services, vacation, holiday, and sick time, employee gym (with fitness classes and meditation room), employee medical/wellness center (with massage therapy and acupuncture), two company subsidized cafes, Internet cafes, employee lounges with big screen TVs, game tables, fun company sponsored events, a diverse work environment with over forty nationalities represented, and much more!

Glidewell Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [email protected]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Note to Current employees: Please apply through Employee Transfer Application to complete the transfer request form.