Zscaler Network Security Engineer / Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation

Senior Consultant role in Deloitte's Cyber Enterprise Security team focused on modernizing network security with cloud-delivered zero trust architectures using Zscaler across on-premises and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) across enterprise client environments
• Support zero trust network access transformations, including replacement of legacy VPN infrastructure and modernization of access controls
• Configure and optimize Zscaler security features, including policy administration, SSL/TLS inspection, Advanced Threat Protection, Data Loss Prevention, and cloud-based traffic inspection
• Implement branch, cloud, and application connector architectures across on-premises and cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Develop technical deliverables, solution designs, and client-facing recommendations aligned to enterprise security, network transformation, and operational requirements

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology) or equivalent work experience
• Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE) certification required
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in network security engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing ZIA, including web filtering, DNS security, cloud firewall, bandwidth controls, and advanced threat protection policies in enterprise-scale environments
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing ZPA, including application segment configuration, access policies, connector deployment, and zero trust network access (ZTNA) architectures replacing legacy VPN infrastructure
• 1+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Branch Connector, with BGP/static routing configurations and network segmentation, replacing traditional SD-WAN platforms
• 1+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Cloud Connector in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), including workload-to-internet and workload-to-workload traffic inspection and integration with cloud-native networking constructs (VPCs, VNets, Transit Gateways)
• 3+ years of experience configuring and tuning Zscaler advanced security features, including Cloud Sandboxing, Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Intrusion Prevention (IPS), Cloud Browser Isolation (CBI), and DLP policies
• 3+ years of experience implementing and troubleshooting SSL/TLS inspection within ZIA, including certificate management, decryption policy design, bypass rules, and handling of certificate-pinned applications
• 1+ years of experience with Zscaler AI-powered capabilities, including AI-driven policy recommendations, Digital Experience Monitoring (ZDX), and leveraging AI/ML threat intelligence for automated threat response
• 3+ years of hands-on experience defining, managing, and reviewing Zscaler security policies, including rule base optimization, policy lifecycle management, access reviews, and RBAC within the Zscaler Admin Portal
• Experience implementing ZIdentity for centralized identity management
• 3+ years of experience with one or more major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) to deploy ZPA App Connectors within cloud-native architectures
• 3+ years of experience deploying Zscaler Cloud Connector
• Experience integrating Zscaler with SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto XSOAR) via log streaming, API connectors, or syslog for threat detection and incident response workflows
• Experience with Zscaler APIs and automation tooling (Terraform, Ansible, Python) for provisioning, policy management, and configuration-as-code workflows
• Experience designing and presenting Zscaler solution architectures tailored to client requirements, translating technical concepts for executive and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with identity provider integrations (Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity) for SAML/SCIM-based authentication within ZIA and ZPA deployments
• Ability to travel up to 50% on average, based on client needs
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Technologies

• Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
• Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
• Zscaler Branch Connector
• Zscaler Cloud Connector
• ZDX
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Python
• Splunk
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Palo Alto XSOAR
• Okta
• Azure AD
• Ping Identity
• ZIdentity

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program

The Team

Our Enterprise Security offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client's technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, CCNP Security, or GIAC equivalents (GPEN, GCSA)
• Ability to conduct SASE vendor competitive analysis and advise clients on solution selection based on specific use cases and requirements (for example Zscaler vs Palo Alto Prisma vs Netskope)
• Ability to conduct Zero Trust Architecture assessments and develop roadmaps aligning Zscaler capabilities to NIST SP 800-207 or CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model frameworks
• Previous consulting or Big 4 experience, with a track record of delivering enterprise network security or SASE transformation engagements