Senior IT-Security Engineer – Zero Trust & Zscaler (m/f/d)

Rheintec Solutions AG; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office policy (2 days remote)

Flat hierarchies

Education & certifications support

Profit sharing

Team events

Latest tech infrastructure

Job summary

Rheintec Solutions AG in Basel is seeking an experienced IT-Security Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Zero Trust architectures with emphasis on ZPA and ZIA. You will work on security operations, advise customers, and contribute to a modern security infrastructure while collaborating with a dynamic team.

The role requires hands-on IT security and network experience, strong Zscaler knowledge, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in IT security and network operations.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Zscaler technologies and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles, secure access architectures, and modern network security concepts.
• Experience with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA).
• Solid knowledge of network infrastructure, firewall technologies, and security operations.
• Independent and structured working style, with the ability to manage technical tasks and projects autonomously.
• Ability to create comprehensive technical documentation and share knowledge with customers and team members.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Very good written and spoken German and English.
• High service orientation and a professional, respectful approach towards customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to continuously develop your technical expertise and explore new security technologies.
• Relevant certifications, such as Zscaler certifications, CISSP, CCSP, or Microsoft Azure certifications, are an advantage

Responsibilities

• Performing service activities for our customers' security systems, both remotely and on-site.
• Designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing Zero Trust security architectures, with a particular focus on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Working extensively with Zscaler solutions, particularly Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA).
• Independently planning and implementing system installations, changes, and security patches on customer systems.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving security-related incidents in collaboration with the internal team.
• Advising and supporting customers in improving and evolving their security infrastructure.
• Serving as a competent technical contact person for customers and their internal departments.
• Working with additional security technologies, including mail security, cloud proxy, web application firewalls (WAF), next-generation firewalls (NGFW), Linux, network segmentation, VPNs, and monitoring.
• Participating in an on-call rotation when operationally required, including outside regular business hours and weekends, with additional compensation

Skills

IT security

ZTNA

Zscaler

German English

Networking

Tools

Zscaler ZPA

Zscaler ZIA

Job description

Welcome to the next step in your career!

Are you an experienced IT‑Security Engineer with a strong background in network security, Zero Trust architectures, and Zscaler solutions?

Do you have several years of hands‑on experience in IT security and network operations, and are you passionate about designing, implementing, and optimizing modern security infrastructures?

Our dynamic team offers you the opportunity to apply and further develop your expertise in a professional and innovative environment. We encourage you to specialize in your preferred field and support your continuous professional development.

Then we should definitely get to know each other!

Your responsibilities

Welcome to the next step in your career!

Are you an experienced IT‑Security Engineer with a strong background in network security, Zero Trust architectures, and Zscaler solutions?

Do you have several years of hands‑on experience in IT security and network operations, and are you passionate about designing, implementing, and optimizing modern security infrastructures?

Our dynamic team offers you the opportunity to apply and further develop your expertise in a professional and innovative environment. We encourage you to specialize in your preferred field and support your continuous professional development.

Then we should definitely get to know each other!

• Performing service activities for our customers' security systems, both remotely and on‑site
• Designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing Zero Trust security architectures, with a particular focus on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Working extensively with Zscaler solutions, particularly Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
• Independently planning and implementing system installations, changes, and security patches on customer systems
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving security‑related incidents in collaboration with the internal team
• Advising and supporting customers in improving and evolving their security infrastructure
• Serving as a competent technical contact person for customers and their internal departments
• Working with additional security technologies, including mail security, cloud proxy, web application firewalls (WAF), next‑generation firewalls (NGFW), Linux, network segmentation, VPNs, and monitoring
• Participating in an on‑call rotation when operationally required, including outside regular business hours and weekends, with additional compensation
  

Your profile

• Several years of professional experience in IT security and network operations
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Zscaler technologies and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), including the implementation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of Zscaler‑based security solutions
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles, secure access architectures, and modern network security concepts
• Experience with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
• Solid knowledge of network infrastructure, firewall technologies, and security operations
• Independent and structured working style, with the ability to manage technical tasks and projects autonomously
• Ability to create comprehensive technical documentation and share knowledge with customers and team members
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Very good written and spoken German and English
• High service orientation and a professional, respectful approach towards customers and colleagues
• Willingness to continuously develop your technical expertise and explore new security technologies
• Relevant certifications, such as Zscaler certifications, CISSP, CCSP, or Microsoft Azure certifications, are an advantage
  

Our offer to you

• Professionalism: We value quality. First time right is the way to go.
• Agility: Flat hierarchies and employee empowerment are what drive us.
• Home office policy: We work in a hybrid fashion, with two days working remotely from home and three days in our office in Basel alongside your colleagues.
• Have fun in a motivated team: Joint activities and team events. The best part: The team decides on the events.
• Education: Standing still is not an option. We support you in every aspect of your professional development. We provide professional training and enable certifications related to our product portfolio. Many learning opportunities await you!
• Significant profit sharing: 50% of the total profit is distributed to all employees according to a distribution key chosen by the employees themselves.
• We are up to date: We foster an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. We don't fancy legacy systems or outdated solutions. We rely on the latest trends in technology and associated infrastructure. We provide our customers with the solutions we use internally and consider to be the best on the market.
  

Your contact person is Alexander Alkofer.

We look forward to hearing from you!