Staff Information Security Engineer (Vulnerability Management)

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Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

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We are looking for a Staff Information Security Engineer who will operate as a vulnerability management engineer inside the U.S. Federal IL6 (SCIF) environment. This fully onsite role is based in, or near, the Arlington, VA area / Washington, D.C. Metro Area and operates strictly within a U.S. SCIF, with no access to external networks or corporate systems, and adhering to one-way diode transfer protocols. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Information Security Engineering, you will be responsible for :

Designing and running authenticated / unauthenticated network and host scanning using IL6-approved tools in air-gapped environments (e.g., Tenable.sc / Nessus Manager or similar)

Building Python / Go / PowerShell automations for scan orchestration, asset onboarding, policy tuning, and diode-ready reporting formats

Driving collaboration with IL6 service owners to eliminate exploitable risks and manage patch / hardening campaigns

Producing weekly and monthly reporting aligned to IL6 program cadence and diode data transfer policies

Maintaining documentation, including runbooks, SOPs, exception governance, and change control processes within the SCIF

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. citizenship and active U.S. Top Secret (TS) clearance (must be maintained)

5+ years in Vulnerability Management, or Security Engineering within restricted / SCIF environments, including air-gapped scanning (Tenable.sc / Nessus Manager or equivalents) and offline plugin lifecycle

Experience with CSPM concepts and Web Application Scanning (WAS) methodologies, plus strong scripting skills in Python, Go, or PowerShell for automation in disconnected environments

Solid understanding of risk-based prioritization (CVSS, EPSS), remediation lifecycle, and SLA governance

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+)

Understanding of cloud and container platforms adapted to classified environments (e.g., AWS C2S / SC2S constructs, ECS / Kubernetes, VM hardening), and external attack surface concepts within constrained perimeters

Exposure to FedRAMP High / Moderate operations, including monthly monitoring programs (scanning, evaluation, patching, reporting) and familiarity with Jira / ServiceNow for ticketing and exception management in isolated environments

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Base Pay Range

$115,500-$165,000 USD

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Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks, and more!

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