Network Security Engineer (Zscaler)

Network Security Engineer (Zscaler)

Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires an experienced Network Security Engineer (Zscaler) to be based at their client's office in London, UK.

This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the London office once a week .

This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP

Day rate: Competitive Market rate

The client is looking for a Network Security Engineer to design, deploy and manage Zscaler ZPA and ZIA solutions across the enterprise networks by configuring Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM tools, monitoring threats, ensuring compliance, and strengthening cloud/on-premises infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Zscaler ZPA and ZIA solutions across the enterprise
• Integrate Zscaler with identity providers (IdPs), SIEMs, and endpoint security platforms
• Monitor and optimise Zscaler policies, application segments, and access control rules
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to secure access, DNS filtering, SSL inspection, and traffic forwarding
• Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure secure and compliant network access
• Develop and maintain documentation for Zscaler configurations, policies, and procedures
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Zscaler platform updates
• Understand applications connectivity and troubleshoot within cloud environments
• Utilise basic Linux commands for tasks like manual script execution, key updates, cron jobs, connection troubleshooting
• Contribute to the design and the documentation of On Prem and Cloud Architecture and ZPA Architecture in alignment with security best practices

Key Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in network security or related field
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Zscaler ZPA and ZIA
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, Firewalls, and Proxy technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, GCP) and Zero Trust architecture
• Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) and SAML/SSO integrations
• Proficiency in using tools like Wireshark, Splunk, or other network/security monitoring tools
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic understanding of routing protocols, for eg OSPF & BGP

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