Network Analyst
Posted 3 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Network Analyst - II”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsZscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP-IA), Cisco Meraki CMNA, AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
WHO WE ARE:
Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.
WHO YOU ARE:
We are looking for a Network Security Engineer with deep Zscaler expertise and a well rounded background in cloud and enterprise networking. This role centers on the deployment, administration, and optimization of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), while also supporting broader network security initiatives, including Cisco Meraki infrastructure and AWS cloud networking. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong security instincts, a problem solving mindset, and experience managing both on-prem and cloud-based networking environments.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Zscaler ZIA and ZPA across the enterprise.
- Manage Zscaler policies, including SSL inspection, URL filtering, access control, and zero trust configuration.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Zscaler, owning integrations, troubleshooting, and escalations.
- Configure and support Cisco Meraki networking hardware, including firewalls, switches, and wireless infrastructure.
- Architect and manage AWS networking, including VPC design, Transit Gateway, NACLs, Security Groups, and routing.
- Develop and implement network segmentation and secure access strategies using both cloud and on-prem tools.
- Create and maintain detailed network documentation, runbooks, and security standards.
- Automate and streamline network management tasks using IaC tools or scripting (e.g., Python, Terraform).
- Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to enforce zero trust architecture and data protection standards.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to network threats, alerts, and performance issues.
- Evaluate and implement new tools or services to enhance network security and visibility
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering or security roles, with at least 2+ years hands-on with Zscaler platforms (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, SIPA).