Zero Trust Branch Consultant

Summary: The Zero Trust Branch Consultant role focuses on designing and implementing Zero Trust architecture strategies for enterprise branch environments. The consultant will assess existing network infrastructure and recommend transformation roadmaps while collaborating with various teams to align Zero Trust initiatives. Responsibilities include deploying related technologies, conducting security assessments, and leading client workshops. The position is remote and requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity threats and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Zero Trust architecture strategies for enterprise branch environments
• Assess existing branch network infrastructure and recommend Zero Trust transformation roadmaps
• Deploy and support technologies related to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), network segmentation and microsegmentation, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and conditional access policies
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud, and networking teams to align Zero Trust initiatives
• Develop branch security standards, policies, and best practices
• Configure and troubleshoot secure remote access solutions
• Assist with integration of cloud-based security platforms and security controls
• Conduct security assessments, risk analyses, and gap remediation activities
• Provide architecture documentation, technical diagrams, and implementation plans
• Lead client workshops and present Zero Trust strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support incident response and remediation efforts related to branch/network security
• Stay current on evolving cybersecurity threats, compliance standards, and Zero Trust technologies

Key Skills:

• Expertise in Zero Trust architecture and strategies
• Experience with ZTNA, SD-WAN, SASE, IAM, MFA, and conditional access policies
• Strong understanding of network security and infrastructure
• Ability to conduct security assessments and risk analyses
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Experience in developing security standards and best practices
• Technical documentation and diagramming skills
• Knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and compliance standards

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT