Zscaler Technical Architect

Computacenter PLC; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Zscaler Technical Architect in Stevenage. This role involves shaping security architectures, leading customer engagements, and providing strategic advisory services. The ideal candidate has proven experience in enterprise security architecture, especially with Zscaler solutions, alongside strong knowledge of IAM and cloud security. Join us to drive enterprise security innovation across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading security architecture engagements at the enterprise level.
• Strong understanding of Zscaler architecture and troubleshooting.
• Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance across security technologies.
• Lead customer engagements and provide architectural guidance.
• Engage in strategic customer meetings to translate business needs.

Skills

Leadership in security architecture engagements

Expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Experience in Zscaler SSE/SASE projects

Understanding of identity and access management

Knowledge in core security technologies

Ability to influence customer decisions

Education

Required Certifications (ZCA, ZCE)

Job description

Zscaler Technical Architect

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK, SG1 1

Job Description

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)

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.

Location: UK wide