Zscaler ZPA Lead

Are you ready to lead the charge in securing enterprise remote access?

Our client is seeking a dedicated platform specialist to spearhead the design, security, and optimization of private access and segmentation using the Zscaler environment. This role is pivotal in implementing advanced access control policies, role-based segmentation, and scalable architectures that ensure secure remote access for enterprise users and applications.

• Technical Leadership: Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the ZPA platform, guiding its architecture, design, and administration.
• Policy Implementation: Define and enforce access control, segmentation, and role-based access control (RBAC) policies.
• Integration Expertise: Integrate Active Directory (AD) and LDAP group mappings to support user and application access controls.
• Data-Driven Analysis: Analyze Zscaler logs and telemetry to troubleshoot and optimize access configurations.
• Collaborative Strategy: Work closely with the Enterprise Security Architect to align ZPA strategy with broader security architecture.
• Operational Support: Provide hands-on engineering support during change windows and manage operational transitions.
• Mentorship: Lead and mentor ZPA engineers, fostering growth in daily operations and incident management.
• Cross-Platform Coordination: Partner with the ZIA Lead to ensure cohesive architecture and policy consistency across Zscaler solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience with Zscaler ZPA, including architecture, design, and administration.
• Strong understanding of access control, segmentation, Active Directory integration, and RBAC frameworks.
• Proficiency in interpreting and leveraging log data for troubleshooting and configuration optimization.
• Background in solution architecture and systems engineering, with the ability to translate requirements into actionable engineering tasks.
• Familiarity with enterprise security architecture principles and integration patterns.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities within engineering teams.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

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