Zscaler Technical Architect

Computacenter PLC; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in the UK is seeking a Zscaler Technical Architect to provide expert security architecture and advisory services for enterprise-scale customers. You will shape security strategies and guide customers through SASE/SSE projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Zscaler technologies and a strong background in core security technologies. This position offers the chance to impact enterprise security innovation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong background in core security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance across SASE/SSE, PAM, detection, and data centre security technologies.
• Lead customer engagements, providing advisory services and architecture guidance.
• Define and document high-level solution designs, technical requirements, and delivery frameworks.
• Act as Technical or Design Authority for enterprise-scale customer programmes.
• Create and present white papers or thought leadership content.

Skills

Experience leading security architecture engagements

Expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Ability to provide presales advisory

Strong understanding of Zscaler architecture

Comfortable working with cloud platforms

Broad knowledge across IAM, SSO, MFA, PAM

Education

Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA)

Zscaler Certified Engineer (ZCE)

Tools

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Job description

Zscaler Technical Architect

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK, SY1 1

Overview

Life on the team — Computacenter supports enterprise-scale organisations in securing their digital operations and advancing their security strategies. As part of the Group Professional Services (GPS) division, you will 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 spanning Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), identity and access management, cloud security, and data centre protection. As a Technology Architect (Security), you will work directly with major enterprise customers, playing a strategic role in advisory, design, and technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• 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)

Additional information

Hours: 37.5

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.