Zscaler SME

Whitehall Resources Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Zscaler Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a remote contract position in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess cloud security expertise, experience in troubleshooting, and the ability to design secure network architectures with Zscaler. This role requires an initial commitment of 2 months within the IR35 framework.

Qualifications

• Experience with fault finding and resolving issues as a Zscaler SME.
• Deep understanding of Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange including ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX.
• Ability to design and optimize secure network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize secure network architectures using Zscaler.
• Craft granular security policies and access controls.
• Diagnose traffic flow issues and performance problems.

Skills

Fault finding and resolving issues

Cloud Security Expertise

Design and optimize secure network architectures

Crafting granular security policies

Troubleshooting traffic flow issues

Integration with SIEMs and automation tools

Ensuring compliance with security standards

Bridge between security teams and business units

Job description

Overview

Zscaler SME

Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a Zscaler SME on a remote basis for an initial 2 month contract.
INSIDE IR35.

Responsibilities

• Zscaler SME: Experience with fault finding & resolving issues
• Cloud Security Expertise: Deep understanding of Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange, including ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access), ZPA (Zscaler Private Access), and ZDX (Zscaler Digital Experience).

Key Skills

• Network Architecture Knowledge: Ability to design and optimize secure network architectures using Zscaler in hybrid or cloud-first environments.
• Policy & Access Control Design: Skilled in crafting granular security policies, segmentation strategies, and identity-based access controls.
• Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning: Proficient in diagnosing traffic flow issues, latency, and user experience problems across Zscaler services.
• Integration & Automation: Experience integrating Zscaler with SIEMs, identity providers (eg, Okta), and endpoint protection platforms using APIs and automation tools.
• Trusted Advisor on Zscaler configuration: Contributes to the end-to-end, configuration, and optimization of Zscaler services in Hitachi
• Security Governance: Ensures Zscaler policies align with enterprise security standards, compliance requirements, and risk frameworks.
• Stakeholder skills: Acts as the bridge between security teams, network engineers, and business units.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.