Zscaler Security Architect

Mandatory Skills

· Expert-level hands-on experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX).
· Strong understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, secure web gateway, cloud firewall, CASB, DLP, and traffic inspection concepts.
· Proven experience designing Zscaler architecture for large enterprise and global transformation programs.
· Ability to integrate Zscaler with IAM, endpoint, network, cloud, and SOC/security monitoring ecosystems.
· Experience preparing HLD/LLD, migration plans, implementation playbooks, test plans, and operational transition documents.
· Excellent customer-facing communication, stakeholder management, and technical presentation skills.


Preferred Skills

· Palo Alto Prisma Access, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella, Microsoft Defender Suite, and Sentinel SIEM exposure.
· Security automation, SOAR integration, Terraform, API-based integrations, and infrastructure-as-code knowledge.
· Experience with manufacturing, healthcare, retail, financial services, energy/utilities, or consumer goods domains.


Job Requirements

· 10+ years of overall Cyber Security experience with architecture and consulting exposure.
· 5+ years of hands-on Zscaler architecture, design, deployment, and optimization experience.
· Experience leading global Zscaler or SASE transformation engagements.
· Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cloud security, identity, and endpoint security integration.
· Ability to interact with executive stakeholders, customer security leadership, architects, and delivery teams.
· Experience in multi-vendor security environments and managed services transition.


Preferred Certifications

Strongly Preferred
Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA), Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator (ZCCA)

Preferred
CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certified Zero Trust Practitioner


Soft Skills

· Excellent client-facing communication and consulting skills.
· Strong presentation, architecture review, and documentation capabilities.
· Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
· Ability to lead globally distributed teams and coordinate with cross-functional groups.
· Analytical thinking, problem-solving mindset, and ownership-driven delivery approach.10. Responsibilities During Transformation Programs
· Assess current-state network security architecture and gaps.
· Develop future-state SASE and Zero Trust architecture.
· Lead ZIA/ZPA migration strategy, design, build, test, and deployment activities.
· Establish governance, operational support model, and transition readiness.
· Drive security modernization initiatives and support audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
· Work closely with OEMs, client stakeholders, and delivery teams on strategic and technical decisions