Appex Innovation · 18 hours ago
Network Engineer - Senior
Harrisburg, PA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70/hr - $80/hrAppex innovation is seeking a Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) Network Engineer to support the secure deployment and operationalization of Zscaler Private Access as part of the Commonwealth’s Zero Trust Network Access strategy. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting network connectivity and access paths for private applications using ZPA.
Health CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Enterprise ZTNA network and security teams, as well as identity and application stakeholders, to design and support ZPA-based access to internal applications
Design, implement, and maintain Zscaler Private Access connectivity, including App Connectors, Server Groups, Application Segments, and access policy configurations
Analyze and assess legacy network and VPN-based access requirements, agency-specific application needs, and connectivity dependencies, and translate them into ZPA application-level access models
Support the onboarding of applications to ZPA by validating network paths, ports, protocols, and dependency requirements, and coordinating testing and validation activities
Configure and support ZPA access policies that enforce least-privileged access while minimizing disruption to mission-critical operations
Troubleshoot ZPA-related access and connectivity issues, including user access failures, application reachability concerns, and connector health or routing issues
Participate in migration activities to transition users and applications from legacy access models to ZPA in coordination with enterprise and agency stakeholders
Ensure ZPA configurations and access models are documented, auditable, and aligned with Commonwealth security, governance, and compliance requirements
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including configuration standards, procedures, diagrams, and operational runbooks
Engage with vendors and Zscaler support to resolve complex issues and support platform stability and optimization
Qualification
Required
Strong background in enterprise networking, including routing, firewalling, DNS, and traffic flow analysis
Experience implementing and supporting secure application access technologies such as Zscaler Private Access or similar Zero Trust access platforms
In-depth understanding of Zero Trust Network Access concepts and application-level segmentation
Ability to analyze complex, legacy network environments and translate them into scalable, enforceable access models
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments, ensuring adherence to security and governance standards
Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills for cross-functional engagement
Preferred
Zscaler certifications such as Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator or Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer
Completion of Zscaler administrator or engineer training courses relevant to ZPA
Industry-recognized certifications such as CCNP, Security+, CySA+, or equivalent
Experience supporting large, multi-agency, or public-sector enterprise environments
Familiarity with regulatory and security frameworks such as CJIS, NIST 800-53, or similar standards
Hands-on experience supporting access modernization initiatives in complex enterprise environments
Company
Appex Innovation
Appex Innovation offers advisory, optimization, training, staff augmentation and technical services for the healthcare industry.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (22)
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2021 (17)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ankur Vora
Chief Executive Officer
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