Zscaler Security Architect for 6+ months contract - REMOTE

Zscaler Security Architect for 6+ months contract - REMOTE

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Summary: The Zscaler Security Architect role involves designing, engineering, and implementing modern network infrastructures with a focus on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions like Zscaler. The position requires collaboration with security and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with organizational standards. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in network architecture and security integration. This is a fully remote position for a contract duration of over six months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop scalable and secure network architectures for data centers, cloud platforms, and campus networks.
  • Ensure alignment with organizational security and compliance standards.
  • Lead the design and deployment of Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA solutions in collaboration with the Security team.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, plan implementations, and conduct testing.
  • Engineer and maintain network infrastructure to support business-critical applications.
  • Optimize network performance and reliability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Work closely with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Prepare detailed design documents, implementation plans, and operational procedures.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in designing and implementing modern network architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Zscaler or other ZTNA solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud networking (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
  • Familiarity with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible preferred).
  • Minimum 7+ years in network engineering/architecture roles.
  • Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead projects and coordinate across multiple teams.
  • Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Zscaler Certified Professional, or equivalent.
  • Experience with network security frameworks and compliance standards.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Title: Zscaler Security Architect
Location: 100% remote
Duration: 6+ months contract
Interviews: MS Team

Job Description:

Top Skills:
1. Zscaler
2. Network Security
3. Routing & Switching

Job Description/ Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, engineer, and implement modern network infrastructures across data center, cloud, and campus environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions such as Zscaler, and a strong background in network architecture and security integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Architecture
  • Develop scalable and secure network architectures for data centers, cloud platforms, and campus networks.
  • Ensure alignment with organizational security and compliance standards.
Implementation & Integration
  • Lead the design and deployment of Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA solutions in collaboration with the Security team.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, plan implementations, and conduct testing.
Engineering & Maintenance
  • Engineer and maintain network infrastructure to support business-critical applications.
  • Optimize network performance and reliability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
Collaboration & Documentation
  • Work closely with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Prepare detailed design documents, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Expertise
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing modern network architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Zscaler or other ZTNA solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud networking (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
  • Familiarity with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible preferred).
Professional Experience
  • Minimum 7+ years in network engineering/architecture roles.
  • Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead projects and coordinate across multiple teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Zscaler Certified Professional, or equivalent.
  • Experience with network security frameworks and compliance standards.
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