IT Minds LLC
Zscaler ZIA/ZPA Lead Engineer @Remote
Company: IT Minds LLC
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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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