Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Providence Global Center; Hyderabad; Presencial; INR 2 800 000 - 5 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Providence is seeking a Lead Consultant – Zscaler Engineering to design, lead, and optimize Zscaler platforms across the enterprise. You will drive architectural guidance, platform strategy, and collaboration with Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud teams to ensure secure web access and alignment with Zero Trust and SASE roadmaps.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead runbook development, and serve as a senior escalation point for Zscaler-related issues, while guiding lifecycle management and

Qualificações

• 6–9 years of experience in network security, cloud security, or Zero Trust engineering.
• Advanced hands-on with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, ZCC, GRE/IPsec, and identity integrations.
• Strong knowledge of DLP, CASB, SaaS Security Posture Management, and SASE principles.
• Deep understanding of SSL/TLS inspection, authentication flows, protocols, and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale security architecture or platform engineering initiatives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and partner with Network, Cloud, and Security stakeholders.
• Preferred certifications: Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), CISSP, CCNP Security, GIAC, or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of ZIA and ZPA platforms at enterprise scale.
• Architect and manage traffic-forwarding technologies including ZCC, PAC files, GRE/IPsec tunnels, and identity integrations.
• Oversee SSL inspection, threat protection, DLP policies, and access controls across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Drive lifecycle management including platform upgrades, patching, and vulnerability remediation with Zscaler Support and platform owners.
• Lead development of runbooks, engineering standards, architecture diagrams, and operational workflows.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex Zscaler, connectivity, and application-security issues.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity teams to validate security architecture and drive Zscaler adoption.
• Conduct technical assessments and POC initiatives to evaluate new Zscaler capabilities or integrations.
• Review and optimize enterprise Zscaler policies for performance, security posture, and compliance alignment.
• Document security reference architectures, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in roadmap planning, capability uplift initiatives, and platform modernization (Zero Trust, SASE, CASB, DLP).
• Engage in vendor governance, feature evaluation, advanced troubleshooting, and solution improvements.

Conhecimentos

Security architecture leadership

Enterprise security design

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Vendor governance

POC evaluation

Roadmap planning

Ferramentas

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

ZCC

GRE/IPsec tunnels

Azure AD

SAML

Kerberos

SSL inspection

DLP policies

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description:

Cybersecurity at Providence is responsible for appropriately protecting caregiver, affiliate, business, and patient information.

The Lead Consultant – Zscaler Engineering is a senior technical role responsible for designing, leading, and optimizing Zscaler security platforms across Providence’s enterprise environment. This role provides architectural guidance, drives platform strategy, and collaborates with Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud teams to ensure secure web access, application protection, and alignment with Providence’s Zero Trust and SASE roadmap.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) platforms at enterprise scale.
• Architect and manage traffic‑forwarding technologies including ZCC, PAC files, GRE/IPsec tunnels, and identity integrations (Azure AD, SAML, Kerberos, etc.).
• Oversee configuration of SSL inspection, threat protection, DLP policies, and access controls across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Drive lifecycle management including platform upgrades, patching, and vulnerability remediation in partnership with Zscaler Support and platform owners.
• Lead development of runbooks, engineering standards, architecture diagrams, and operational workflows.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex Zscaler, connectivity, and application‑security issues.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and cross‑functional teams.

What Would Your Work Week Look Like?

• Partner with Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity teams to validate security architecture, review deployments, and drive Zscaler adoption.
• Conduct technical assessments and Proof‑of‑Concept (POC) initiatives to evaluate new Zscaler capabilities or integrations.
• Review and optimize enterprise Zscaler policies for performance, security posture, and compliance alignment.
• Document security reference architectures, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in roadmap planning, capability uplift initiatives, and platform modernization (Zero Trust, SASE, CASB, DLP).
• Engage in vendor governance, feature evaluation, advanced troubleshooting, and solution improvements.

Who Are We Looking For?

• 6–9 years of experience in network security, cloud security, or Zero Trust engineering roles.
• Advanced hands‑on expertise with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, ZCC, GRE/IPsec tunnels, and identity integrations.
• Strong understanding of DLP, CASB, SaaS Security Posture Management, and SASE security principles.
• Deep technical knowledge of SSL/TLS inspection, authentication flows, network protocols, and hybrid/multi‑cloud architectures.
• Experience leading enterprise‑scale security architecture or platform engineering initiatives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and partner effectively with Network, Cloud, and Security stakeholders.
• Preferred certifications: Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), CISSP, CCNP Security, GIAC, or equivalent.

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