Private Access Engineer II

Centene Corporation

. Provide engineering and operational support for Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), including application onboarding, lifecycle management, troubleshooting, and service improvements .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,300 - $135,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) technologies, with strong capabilities in troubleshooting application-access issues and implementing secure access solutions. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and service reliability.

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Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)Identity And Authentication TechnologiesNetwork TroubleshootingApplication OnboardingScripting Or Automation Technologies

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Hard Skills

Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)Identity And Authentication TechnologiesDNSTCP/IPRoutingApplication Connectivity TroubleshootingLog AnalysisStructured Problem-Solving MethodologiesPowerShellPython

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem IdentificationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

SAMLOIDCEntra IDOktaPing Identity

Certifications & Qualifications

Networking CertificationsSecurity CertificationsIdentity CertificationsCloud CertificationsZscaler Certifications

Industry Keywords

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Operational EfficiencyService ReliabilityTechnical DocumentationIncident Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering and operational support for Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), including application onboarding, lifecycle management, troubleshooting, and service improvements
Proactively improve processes, documentation, operational efficiency, and service reliability
Design and implement secure private access solutions with application owners, infrastructure teams, and vendors
Troubleshoot application-access issues involving authentication, application connectivity, DNS, network routing, and policy enforcement
Configure and support application segments, access policies, connector groups, identity integrations, and related platform components
Onboard applications and services to the private access platform while ensuring user experience and security requirements
Collaborate with identity, networking, cloud, security, server, application, and support teams
Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, implementation standards, and support guidance
Monitor service health, identify recurring issues, analyze operational trends, and propose improvements
Build relationships with technology vendors and internal stakeholders
Own issues from initial report through validation, communication, documentation, and resolution
Contribute to architectural discussions, project planning, and implementation efforts
Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to peers, support teams, and stakeholders
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and problem management
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and 2–4 years of related experience, or equivalent experience acquired through applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill
Experience with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) or similar Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) technologies preferred
Knowledge of identity and authentication technologies such as SAML, OIDC, Entra ID, Okta, or Ping Identity
Strong understanding of DNS, TCP/IP, routing, and general network troubleshooting
Experience troubleshooting application-access, authentication, and connectivity issues
Familiarity with cloud-hosted and on-premises application architectures
Experience with log analysis, troubleshooting tools, and structured problem-solving methodologies
Experience with scripting or automation technologies such as PowerShell or Python is a plus
Relevant networking, security, identity, cloud, or Zscaler certifications preferred
Intermediate ability to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Intermediate ability to identify problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate ability to work independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity