Zscaler Network Security Engineering Manager - Strategy, Growth, and Transformation
About the job
- A BA/BS degree in a technical field, such as Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Information Technology.
- Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE) certification.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in network security engineering.
- At least 7 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Internet Access, including web filtering, DNS security, cloud firewall, bandwidth controls, and advanced threat protection policies in enterprise-scale environments.
- At least 7 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Private Access, including application segment configuration, access policies, connector deployment, and zero trust network access architectures replacing legacy virtual private network infrastructure.
- At least 3 years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Branch Connector, including Border Gateway Protocol or static routing configurations and network segmentation, replacing traditional software-defined wide area network platforms.
- At least 3 years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Cloud Connector in cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including workload traffic inspection and integration with cloud-native networking constructs.
- At least 5 years of experience configuring and tuning Zscaler advanced security features, including Cloud Sandboxing, Advanced Threat Protection, Intrusion Prevention, Cloud Browser Isolation, and Data Loss Prevention policies.
- At least 5 years of experience implementing and troubleshooting Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security inspection within Zscaler Internet Access, including certificate management, decryption policy design, bypass rules, and certificate-pinned applications.
- At least 2 years of experience with Zscaler AI-powered capabilities, including AI-driven policy recommendations, Digital Experience Monitoring, and Zscaler artificial intelligence and machine-learning-based threat intelligence for automated threat response.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience defining, managing, and reviewing Zscaler security policies, including rule-base optimization, policy lifecycle management, access reviews, and role-based access controls in the Zscaler Admin Portal.
- Experience implementing ZIdentity for centralized identity management.
- At least 4 years of experience with one or more major cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure, to deploy Zscaler Private Access application connectors within cloud-native architectures.
- At least 4 years of experience deploying Zscaler Cloud Connector.
- Ability to travel up to 50% on average, depending on the work and clients served.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others.
- Lead the end-to-end design, deployment, and operational management of Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access solutions across complex enterprise environments.
- Manage zero trust network access transformation workstreams, including replacement of legacy virtual private network infrastructure and modernization of enterprise access controls.
- Provide technical leadership for configuring and optimizing Zscaler capabilities, including policy administration, Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security inspection, advanced threat protection, data loss prevention, and cloud-based traffic inspection.
- Oversee implementation of branch, cloud, and application connector architectures across on-premises and public cloud environments, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Direct the development and quality assurance of technical deliverables, solution architectures, and client-facing recommendations aligned with enterprise security, network transformation, and operational objectives.
- Lead client and delivery teams through execution by managing workplans, risks, dependencies, stakeholder communications, and issue resolution.
- Help clients modernize network security through cloud-delivered zero trust architectures.
- Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Cisco Internetwork Expert Security, Certified Cisco Network Professional Security, or GIAC equivalents such as GPEN and GCSA.
- Ability to conduct Secure Access Service Edge vendor competitive analysis and advise clients on solution selection, including Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma, and Netskope.
- Ability to conduct Zero Trust Architecture assessments and develop roadmaps aligned with NIST SP 800-207 or the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model.
- Experience integrating Zscaler with security information and event management or security orchestration, automation, and response platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or Palo Alto XSOAR.
- Experience with Zscaler APIs and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Python for provisioning, policy management, and configuration-as-code workflows.
- Experience designing and presenting Zscaler solution architectures tailored to client requirements and translating technical concepts for executive and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with identity-provider integrations such as Okta, Azure Active Directory, and Ping Identity for Security Assertion Markup Language or System for Cross-domain Identity Management authentication within Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access deployments.
- Previous consulting or Big Four experience delivering enterprise network security or Secure Access Service Edge transformation engagements.
About the company
What Deloitte does: Deloitte provides professional services to organizations, offering a range of services including consulting, auditing, tax, and advisory work to help clients improve performance and manage risk. How its products work: It blends practical advice with hands-on implementation through a global network of member firms and specialists. Teams assess clients’ needs, develop strategies, and help execute processes, controls, and transformations while upholding professional standards and integrity. How it differs from competitors: It operates at a large scale with a global network of diverse professionals, bringing cross‑disciplinary expertise and a wide range of services to many industries, which allows it to address complex challenges from multiple angles. What its goal is: To help clients and society become stronger by enabling sustainable progress and responsible growth through trusted services and collaboration.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$17.1M
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
Founded
1845
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