Microsoft GSA ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) Engineer

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Microsoft GSA ZTNA Engineer to design, deploy, and manage zero trust solutions across hybrid and cloud environments. You will work with Defender for Identity, Entra ID, and CA policies, partnering with security and network teams to enforce least privilege access.

The role emphasizes collaboration, incident response, and ongoing optimization of access controls, with documentation and cross-team coordination at the core of daily activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft GSA and Zero Trust frameworks.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Experience with Microsoft Defender suite, Azure AD Conditional Access, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Familiarity with Cisco networking technologies (ASA, Firepower, ISE, AnyConnect).
• Experience with ServiceNow for ticketing and workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Zero Trust solutions including Conditional Access, Defender for Identity, Microsoft Entra, and related technologies.
• Support and optimize ZTNA policies across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with security architects and network engineers to enforce least privilege access and micro-segmentation.
• Monitor and respond to ZTNA-related incidents and alerts.
• Integrate ZTNA with SIEM/SOAR platforms for enhanced visibility and automation.
• Work with Cisco networking teams to align ZTNA policies with network segmentation and firewall rules.
• Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

Skills

Microsoft GSA

Zero Trust

Azure AD Conditional Access

Microsoft Entra ID

Defender for Identity

Network security

ServiceNow

Ticketing workflows

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

SIEM/SOAR

Cisco ASA/Firepower

ISE

Job description

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract

Microsoft GSA ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) Engineer

Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 10/24/2025

• XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
  
• XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
  
• We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
  
• XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
  
• We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.
  

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Zero Trust solutions including Conditional Access, Defender for Identity, Microsoft Entra, and related technologies.
  
• Support and optimize ZTNA policies across hybrid and cloud environments.
  
• Collaborate with security architects and network engineers to enforce least privilege access and micro-segmentation.
  
• Monitor and respond to ZTNA-related incidents and alerts.
  
• Integrate ZTNA with SIEM/SOAR platforms for enhanced visibility and automation.
  
• Work with Cisco networking teams to align ZTNA policies with network segmentation and firewall rules.
  
• Conduct regular assessments of access controls and recommend improvements.
  
• Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
  
• Perform regular ServiceNow updates and manage problem tickets effectively.
  
• Work cross-functionally with Endpoint, Network, and other technical teams to ensure seamless integration and issue resolution.
  
• Lead proactive case management with vendors to drive timely resolution and continuous improvement.
  
• Demonstrate leadership and attention to detail in all aspects of project execution and operational support.
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience with Microsoft GSA and Zero Trust frameworks.
  
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.).
  
• Experience with Microsoft Defender suite, Azure AD Conditional Access, and Microsoft Entra ID.
  
• Familiarity with Cisco networking technologies (e.g., ASA, Firepower, ISE, AnyConnect).
  
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills.
  
• Background in enterprise security operations or network security.
  
• Experience with ServiceNow for ticketing and workflow management.
  
• Strong cross-team collaboration and communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-100, SC-300, AZ-500).
  
• Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA Security, CCNP Security) are a plus.
  
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or government environments.
  
• Knowledge of NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, or other security frameworks.