Zscaler Implementation Lead
Posted 1 week ago by JCW Group
£85 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Zscaler Implementation Lead is a contract position focused on leading the implementation of Zscaler solutions within a complex enterprise environment. The role requires both technical leadership and hands-on delivery, including the design and implementation of secure network architectures. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with governance processes while managing engineering teams. This position is remote or based in the Manchester area and is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Zscaler implementation activities, acting as the technical point of authority
- Produce detailed design documentation and transition artefacts
- Direct engineering teams and oversee hands-on configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
- Engage in solution interrogation across the full technology stack
Key Skills:
- Experience as an implementation lead on enterprise security projects
- Ability to confidently guide technical delivery teams and manage interdependencies
- Strong understanding of security governance and compliance artefacts
Salary (Rate): £85.00/hr
City: Manchester Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Role: Zscaler Implementation Lead (Contract – Outside IR35)
Location: Remote or North West England (Manchester area)
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Duration: Initial 6 months (likely extension)
We are seeking an experienced Zscaler SME with strong implementation and engineering credentials to take on a hybrid architect-engineer role within a complex enterprise environment. This individual will be responsible for both the technical leadership and hands-on delivery of Zscaler solutions, including ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, and CAS-B. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in designing and implementing secure network architectures, as well as working closely with stakeholders to deliver service transition artefacts and ensure compliance with eCAF and related governance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Zscaler implementation activities, acting as the technical point of authority
- Produce detailed design documentation and transition artefacts
- Direct engineering teams and oversee hands-on configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
- Engage in solution interrogation across the full technology stack
Key Technologies & Focus Areas:
- ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access) Foundation service configuration
- Load balanced IPSec tunnel creation and testing
- Dataflow migration to IPSec
- DR planning and validation
- ZPA (Zscaler Private Access) Foundation configuration
- PIM, Access Reviews
- Disaster Recovery
- CAS-B (Cloud Access Security Broker)
- ZDX (Zscaler Digital Experience)
- Azure (Entra) and Active Directory (Wintel)
Desirable Skills:
- Experience as an implementation lead on enterprise security projects
- Ability to confidently guide technical delivery teams and manage interdependencies
- Strong understanding of security governance and compliance artefacts
This is an exciting opportunity for a capable and confident Zscaler specialist to take on a hands-on leadership role in a high-impact programme. Please apply with your CV for further discussion.