Overview
Remote
Up to $85
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Zscaler
Zscaler Internet Access
ZIA
ZIA architecture
Enterprise Security
Zscaler ZIA
firewall
Network Security
Solution Architecture
Security Architecture
Job Details
Position: Zscaler ZIA Lead Engineer
Location: Remote till contract (Onsite once it is converted into full-time at Whippany, NJ)
Employment mode: 12-month contract to hire
Position Overview:
The Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) Lead will serve as the subject matter expert driving all ZIA platform engineering and architectural activities. This role requires deep hands-on experience with next-generation firewall and proxy technologies, strong solution design capability, and the leadership skills to help mature and scale the client s Zscaler environment in partnership with Enterprise Security Architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead for ZIA engineering and architecture activities.
- Understand, implement, and optimize Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) solutions aligned with enterprise security standards.
- Lead and mentor a core engineering team, working closely with the Zscaler Technical Lead and Enterprise Security Architect.
- Review solution architecture documentation, low-level designs, and engineering task decomposition.
- Provide hands-on engineering support during change windows, releases, and production troubleshooting.
- Partner with the ZPA Lead to ensure interoperability and consistent security posture across Zscaler platforms.
- Collaborate with enterprise security stakeholders to ensure proper integration of Zscaler services with existing infrastructure.
Required Skills & Experience
- Deep expertise in proxy and next-generation firewall technologies.
- 5+ years of hands-on Zscaler ZIA experience in large enterprise environments.
- Proven ability to understand and produce solution and system architectures that integrate with enterprise frameworks.
- Strong understanding of network security principles, traffic inspection, and internet egress controls.
- Excellent documentation, process, and communication skills.
- Leadership experience managing engineering teams and collaborating across disciplines.
- Understanding of DLP and DSPM best practices
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