Security Architect (Zscaler)

Salary: Day rate

Infrastructure/Security Architect (Zscaler) - $1000-1050 a day - Immediate Start

Our client is a growing, well-backed business scaling its security architecture and they need a hands-on Solution Architect to own it end to end. This isn't BAU support, and it isn't an hands-on solution security architect role. You'll be running requirement workshops with the business, then architecting and documenting and implementing Zscaler

What you'll be doing

• • Running requirement gathering workshops with business units, translating operational needs into Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange architecture and policy design
  • Architecting and deploying Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Private Access (ZPA) as the core SSE/SASE framework, securing remote access and web traffic
  • Directing rollout of Zscaler CASB (inline and API-based) and managing SSPM across key SaaS platforms, including sensitive data scanning
  • Expanding DLP and device control policy within Zscaler to lock down web DLP, personal cloud storage, network file storage, Bluetooth and NFC
  • Providing project management and architectural support for Zscaler DLP enablement across the collaboration suite
  • Authoring and presenting Low Level Designs (LLDs) for Zscaler policy sets and tenant architecture to ARB and alignment forums, keeping everything aligned to enterprise standards

Requirements

• Frameworks & Standards: mastery of SASE frameworks, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust Architecture principles
• SSE/SASE Mastery: advanced design experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA)
• Cloud & Identity Security: deep expertise in Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Entra ID, and Conditional Access policies
• Automation & IaC: proficiency in Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates to implement and scale security as code

Key Ways of Working

• Architectural Leadership: translates high-level IT architectures into detailed, implementable technical designs
• Collaborative Impact: inspires technical teams and manages high-performance delivery against strategic roadmaps
• Vendor Strategy: actively manages vendor relationships to ensure technology investments align with best practices and future business needs