Zscaler Architect/Lead - ZIA/ZPA (Contract - Outside IR35)
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Negotiable
Outside
Remote
England
Summary: The Zscaler Architect/Lead role is a contract position focused on the architecture and delivery of Secure Service Edge (SSE) solutions, primarily utilizing Zscaler technologies. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, stakeholder management, and business acumen, with responsibilities including leading architecture, defining secure access strategies, and ensuring alignment with enterprise security frameworks. The role is remote and outside IR35, with an initial duration of three months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end architecture and delivery of SSE solutions, with a primary focus on Zscaler
- Define and implement secure access strategies across cloud and hybrid environments
- Act as the senior stakeholder interface, managing expectations and overcoming objections
- Work closely with MSP delivery teams to ensure successful implementation
- Provide architectural oversight across SSE platforms (Zscaler, Netskope, etc.)
- Ensure alignment with enterprise security frameworks, GRC, and risk posture
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in architecture and delivery of SSE platforms (Zscaler essential, Netskope beneficial)
- Hands-on experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is essential, including design, deployment, and optimisation in enterprise environments
- Proven track record leading complex security transformations in enterprise environments
- Solid understanding of Zero Trust architectures and modern network security models
- Broad knowledge across cybersecurity domains, including GRC
- Able to translate technical solutions into business value
- Experience working within/alongside MSPs
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: England
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Zscaler Architect/Lead (Contract - Outside IR35)
- Duration: 3 months initially, likely to extend
- Engagement: Outside IR35
- Start: ASAP
- Remote
This role is centred on architecture and delivery of Secure Service Edge (SSE) solutions, requiring a strong blend of technical depth, stakeholder management, and business acumen.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end architecture and delivery of SSE solutions, with a primary focus on Zscaler
- Define and implement secure access strategies across cloud and hybrid environments
- Act as the senior stakeholder interface, managing expectations and overcoming objections
- Work closely with MSP delivery teams to ensure successful implementation
- Provide architectural oversight across SSE platforms (Zscaler, Netskope, etc.)
- Ensure alignment with enterprise security frameworks, GRC, and risk posture
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in architecture and delivery of SSE platforms (Zscaler essential, Netskope beneficial)
- Hands-on experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is essential, including design, deployment, and optimisation in enterprise environments
- Proven track record leading complex security transformations in enterprise environments
- Solid understanding of Zero Trust architectures and modern network security models
- Broad knowledge across cybersecurity domains, including GRC
- Able to translate technical solutions into business value
- Experience working within/alongside MSPs
Key Attributes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and objection management skills
- Credible at both technical deep-dive and executive level discussions
- Balanced profile - not just technical, but commercially and strategically aware
- Comfortable leading delivery in a global, multi-vendor environment
Contract Details
- Duration: 3 months initial
- Engagement: Outside IR35
- Start: ASAP
- Location: Remote