Director, Cybersecurity Engineering

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Remote; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision care

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, USA seeks a Director of Zero Trust Infrastructure Security to lead a U.S.-based engineering team and drive the strategy, architecture, and operation of the enterprise Zero Trust program.

The role emphasizes Zscaler, SASE, AI-driven security, and cross-functional collaboration with infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security teams. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in IT with 5+ years in Zero Trust initiatives, strong Zscaler expertise, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Certifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CIAM) are highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Zscaler within large enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and operation of a Zscaler-based SASE platform.
• Collaborate with infra, network, cloud, and security teams to apply Zero Trust principles across enterprise systems.
• Oversee monitoring, detection, and response capabilities for security technologies.
• Mentor and develop Zero Trust engineers and drive AI-driven security enhancements.
• Stay current with Zero Trust, cloud, and AI security trends to adopt innovative solutions.

Skills

Zero Trust

Zscaler

SASE

AI Security

Security Architecture

Cloud Security

Network Security

Endpoint Security

Leadership

Threat Detection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

Zscaler

ZIA

ZPA

ZTNA

Firewall

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Zero Trust Infrastructure Security Leader with deep expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zscaler, and emerging AI-driven security technologies. This role is Director of Zero Trust Infrastructure Security and will lead a team of U.S.-based Zero Trust Engineers and be responsible for the strategy, architecture, implementation, and ongoing operation of our enterprise Zero Trust security program.

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include leading the design, deployment, integration, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of our Zscaler-based SASE platform to support secure access for users, applications, and workloads across the organization.
• This leader will collaborate closely with infrastructure, networking, cloud, cybersecurity, application teams, and various businesses to integrate Zero Trust principles and network security solutions across enterprise systems and platforms.
• The role will also oversee the implementation, configuration, monitoring, detection, and response capabilities of security technologies, ensuring operational excellence and a strong security posture across the environment.
• In addition, this leader will establish Zero Trust engineering standards, mentor and develop team members, and identify opportunities to leverage AI-driven capabilities to enhance threat detection, automation, security analytics, and operational efficiency.
• Staying current with advancements in Zero Trust, cloud security, network security, AI security and emerging technologies will be critical to evaluating and adopting innovative solutions that support the organization’s security strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required.
• Relevant industry certifications, including Zscaler certifications, CISSP, CIAM, or similar credentials, are highly desirable.
• The candidate will possess advanced hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Zscaler solutions within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, including 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing Zero Trust and Zscaler security initiatives.
• A strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, methodologies, and technologies is required, along with expertise in AI Security, network security, endpoint security, and cloud security architecture.
• Candidate should have experience with firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), network segmentation, and secure remote access technologies.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to quickly learn and apply emerging technologies, and excellent communication and collaboration capabilities.
• Extensive experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), cloud security, network transformation, and enterprise-scale Zero Trust security engineering programs are essential.
• Proven success leading high-performing Zero Trust engineering teams, driving complex security transformations, and providing guidance and support to IT and security teams in the successful implementation and operation of Zero Trust principles is required.

Required Skills

• Application Security, Application Security, Certificate Services, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Security, Communication, Corporate Security Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Analytics, Cybersecurity Operations, Delivery of Security Applications, Design Applications, Endpoint Security Management, Information Security, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Operational Technology (OT) Security, Security Analysis, Security Configuration Management, Security Engineering, Security Fundamentals, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring {+ 10 more}

Preferred Skills & Inclusion

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus and long-term incentive

Salary

The salary range for this role is $156,900.00 - $247,000.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Location and Work Arrangement

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Additional Information

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.