SASE Technical Architect

Computacenter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Technology Architect (Security) to shape and deliver cutting-edge security architectures for major enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading security architecture engagements, particularly with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zscaler. This role involves providing expert guidance, documenting high-level designs, and engaging with customers to translate business needs into technical solutions, delivering a strategic impact on their security posture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading security architecture engagements at the enterprise level.
• Expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE).
• Experience in Zscaler SSE / SASE projects.
• Strong understanding of core security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance across SASE / SSE and security technologies.
• Lead customer engagements, delivering advisory services and architecture guidance.
• Define and document high-level solution designs and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors to stay current on product developments.

Skills

Security architecture leading

Expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Experience with Zscaler

Presales advisory

Cloud architecture design

Technical governance

Tools

Zscaler

Job description

Location : UK - London, UK - Birmingham, UK - Edinburgh, UK - Hatfield, UK - Manchester, UK - Milton Keynes, UK - Nottingham, UK - Reading | Job-ID : 214262 | Contract type : Standard | Business Unit : IT Consulting

Life on the team

At Computacenter, we support enterprise-scale organisations in securing their digital operations and advancing their security strategies. As part of our Group Professional Services (GPS) division, you’ll join a network of over 1,000 technology professionals who collaborate across borders to deliver industry-leading solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver cutting-edge security architectures that span Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), identity and access management, cloud security, and data centre protection. As a Technology Architect (Security), you'll work directly with major enterprise customers, playing a strategic role in advisory, design, and technical delivery.

What you'll do

• Provide expert guidance across SASE / SSE, PAM, detection, and data centre security technologies
• Lead customer engagements, providing advisory services, architecture guidance, roadmap planning, and solution governance
• Define and document high-level solution designs, technical requirements, and delivery frameworks
• Act as Technical or Design Authority for enterprise-scale customer programmes
• Engage in strategic customer meetings to translate business needs into technical strategy
• Collaborate with vendors and partners (notably Zscaler) to stay current on product developments and influence future solutions
• Support opportunity qualification and technical costing in pre‑sales engagements
• Create and present white papers or thought leadership content around evolving security architectures
• Identify opportunities for new services or propositions alongside Solution Sales teams
• Deliver robust governance and due diligence throughout the solution lifecycle

What you'll need

• Proven experience leading security architecture engagements at the enterprise level
• Expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE), especially with Zscaler
• Experience in at least three enterprise Zscaler SSE / SASE projects
• Ability to provide presales advisory, requirements gathering, and high-level solution design
• Strong understanding of Zscaler architecture and troubleshooting
• Broad knowledge across IAM, SSO, MFA, PAM, and IDaaS
• Strong background in core security technologies such as firewalls, IDS / IPS, endpoint protection, and encryption
• Comfortable working with cloud platforms and designing secure architectures across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Ability to lead technical conversations, influence customer decisions, and deliver trusted advisory services
• Existing SC clearance or eligibility to apply

Desirable Skills & Certifications

• Familiarity with industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
• Cloud security experience across major hyperscalers
• Required Certifications :
• Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA)
• Zscaler Certified Engineer (ZCE)

Advantageous Certifications

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)
• Palo Alto Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC)
• Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE)

Be the driving force behind enterprise security innovation—join Computacenter and make a lasting impact on our customers’ digital resilience.

Ready to take the next step? We’d love to hear from you.