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Cybersecurity Engineer
Prism is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise client in a hybrid capacity. This role focuses on managing and modernizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms, with a strong emphasis on Zscaler technologies (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and broader Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementations within a Microsoft-based environment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security tools across cloud, endpoint, network, and identity domains. This role supports operations, troubleshooting, and integration efforts for tools such as EDR, DLP, email security, firewalls, secure web gateways, and SIEM, while contributing to process automation, Zero Trust initiatives, and cross-team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
Prism is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise client in a hybrid capacity. This role focuses on managing and modernizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms, with a strong emphasis on Zscaler technologies (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and broader Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementations within a Microsoft-based environment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security tools across cloud, endpoint, network, and identity domains. This role supports operations, troubleshooting, and integration efforts for tools such as EDR, DLP, email security, firewalls, secure web gateways, and SIEM, while contributing to process automation, Zero Trust initiatives, and cross-team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and manage a wide range of security technologies, including Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewall, SIEM, and identity protection tools. Responsibilities include policy configuration, SAML integrations, monitoring, and user onboarding for Zscaler platforms.
- Integrate security tools with Microsoft platforms such as Azure AD, Conditional Access, Intune, and Microsoft Defender.
- Write and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, change records) and automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Respond to support tickets , conduct health checks, and support upgrades or migrations.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to enhance the overall security posture.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field (or 8+ years of equivalent experience).
- Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience supporting a broad range of tools across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network security domains.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience administering Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) , including policy management, SAML integration, and performance monitoring.
- Practical experience with tools and platforms such as EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewalls, SIEM, and identity protection solutions.
- Proficiency in Windows and/or Linux system administration, scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash), and integrating cloud-native security technologies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with DNS-layer protection, threat analytics platforms, and Zero Trust architecture.
- Exposure to tools such as CrowdStrike, Office 365, Microsoft Defender, and Intune.
- Relevant certifications such as Zscaler Certified Administrator, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, Microsoft SC-300, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or Splunk Certified Architect.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background check.
- This hybrid role requires a minimum of three on-site days per week.
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