**Job Description** **Job Description:** We are seeking a motivated and skilled Zero Trust Security Engineer with a background in SASE solution with Zscaler. As a Zero Trust Security Engineer, you will assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining our SASE solution with Zscaler across our organization. **Responsibilities** : · Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive Zscaler architecture and integration to enhance overall security. · Assist in the implementation of Zero Trust strategies, including End point, Network security, cloud configuration, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and secure remote access. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Zero Trust principles and network security solutions into various infrastructure components, systems, and applications. · Assist in the implementation and configuration of network security tools, ensuring proper monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. · Stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in Zero Trust, Cloud, network security, and related technologies, and assist in evaluating their applicability to the organization. · Collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to evaluate, implement, and manage network security solutions. · Provide support and assistance to IT and security teams for the successful implementation and operation of Zero Trust principles and network security solutions. · Contribute to the documentation of the Zero Trust architecture, network security implementation, and maintenance processes. **Requirements** : · Advanced hands-on experience and skills with Zscaler design and deployment · Knowledge of Zero Trust principles, methodologies, and technologies, as well as a basic understanding of network security solutions and endpoint security · Familiarity with network security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), network segmentation, and secure remote access solutions. · Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly. · Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. · Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. · Relevant certifications, such as Zscaler, CISSP, CIAM, or similar certifications are a plus. Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:** Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 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Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/) **U.S. Hybrid Work Model** Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The salary range for this role is $114,700.00 - $180,500.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits . You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. **San Francisco Residents Only:** We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance **Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** No Travel Required **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Hybrid **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** n/a **Required Skills:** Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Design Applications, Information Security, Management Process, Security Operations, SLA Management, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Designs, Technical Advice, Vulnerability Scanning **Preferred Skills:** **Job Posting End Date:** 09/9/2025 ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.** **Requisition ID:** R362736