Principal Consultant, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA and Zero Trust Architecture

21 hours, 53 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
DevAltus

DevAltus

DevAltus is a New York-based SaaS architecture consulting company with expertise in Core Java programming, security, and infrastructure. With nearly thirty years of experience, our team excels in product management, high-performance computing, API deve...

Internet Software & Services

Description

  • Design and deliver end-to-end Zero Trust architectures using ZTNA, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, and SSE/SASE frameworks.
  • Architect DIA-first strategies that remove centralized egress and legacy network dependencies.
  • Lead the transition from VPN and MPLS to modern secure access models.
  • Lead full lifecycle Zscaler implementations across enterprise environments.
  • Configure, optimize, and continuously refine ZIA traffic forwarding, ZPA segmentation, and related policies.
  • Implement security controls such as URL filtering, SSL inspection, CASB, and DLP.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across TLS, DNS, proxy, and application layers.
  • Integrate Zscaler with SD-WAN platforms and implement DIA-based traffic steering using GRE/IPsec tunnels.
  • Establish reusable architecture patterns, standards, and best practices, and mentor engineers.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients on Zero Trust strategy, technical discovery, solution validation, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Align solutions with compliance and risk frameworks such as NIST, NERC-CIP, and ISO, ensuring designs are audit-ready.

Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of experience in network security, Zero Trust, or secure access architecture roles.
  • Deep expertise in Zscaler ZIA and ZPA, including policy design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong experience designing and implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SSE/SASE architectures.
  • Proven experience building DIA-first architectures and replacing VPN/MPLS-based designs.
  • Strong networking fundamentals, including DNS, TLS, proxy architectures, and traffic flow design.
  • Experience integrating Zscaler with SD-WAN platforms and implementing GRE/IPsec tunnels.
  • Solid understanding of identity providers such as Entra ID (Azure AD) or Okta, including conditional access and device posture.
  • Experience with security policy frameworks including URL filtering, SSL inspection, CASB, and DLP.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across network and application layers.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience engaging both technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
  • Must be a resident of the continental United States.
  • Experience with automation using APIs, Terraform, or similar tooling is a plus.
  • Experience working in regulated industries such as energy, utilities, finance, or healthcare is preferred.
  • Familiarity with endpoint management and device posture enforcement tools such as Intune or CrowdStrike is a plus.
  • Exposure to enterprise compliance frameworks such as NIST, NERC-CIP, or ISO is a plus.
  • Knowledge of SIEM platforms such as QRadar or Splunk is a plus.
  • Familiarity with cloud security architectures across Azure, AWS, or GCP is a plus.

Benefits

  • $150,000–$300,000 annual compensation.
  • W2 employment.
  • Full benefits package.
  • 401(k) with 6% employer matching.
  • Health insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Life insurance.

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