Zscaler Security Architect for 6+ months contract - REMOTE

Overview

Remote
$Market rate
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 month(s)

Skills

Zscaler

Job Details

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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