Network Security Architect – SASE, Zscaler & Firewalls | Kodeva LLC | Remote – USA

Kodeva LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodeva LLC is seeking a Network Security Architect for a remote USA engagement, leading SASE, ZTNA, and ZIA/ZPA implementations. You will own security policy enforcement, cloud security, and cross-functional collaboration with recruiters and engineering teams.

Responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining SASE/ZTNA, configuring Zscaler platforms, and managing IAM/MFA across AWS and Azure. This is a remote contract role with high-visibility opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in network security architecture and SASE engineering.
• Strong experience with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA deployments.
• Hands-on with multi-vendor firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet).
• Experience securing AWS and Azure with IAM and MFA.
• Must have legal work authorization for remote USA operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and govern SASE and ZTNA architectures.
• Administer ZIA and ZPA platforms.
• Configure Cisco ISE and NAC policies.
• Oversee VPN, SD-WAN, DNS security and proxies.
• Ensure cloud security posture in AWS and Azure.

Skills

SASE architecture

ZTNA

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

Firewall administration

IAM governance

MFA enforcement

VPN architectures

DNS security

Threat intelligence

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA)

Cisco ISE

NAC

Palo Alto

Fortinet FortiGate

AWS

Azure

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced enterprise network security architecture, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) deployments, and zero trust frameworks across remote operations in the United States, Kodeva LLC is actively seeking an accomplished Network Security Architect for a premier contract professional engagement. In this vital technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of SASE and Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) architecture, Cisco ISE/NAC implementations, multi-vendor enterprise firewalls, and cloud security governance. Bringing extensive professional experience in cybersecurity and enterprise network infrastructure, you will empower an elite technology enterprise to achieve uncompromised perimeter defense, secure remote access, and superior threat protection. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high-visibility enterprise exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technical recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Network Security Architect supporting Kodeva LLC on a remote professional basis across the USA, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of security policy enforcement, zero trust network access (ZTNA), cloud security integration, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining SASE and Zero Trust architectures, administering Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) platforms, configuring Cisco ISE and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, managing multi-vendor enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), overseeing VPN, SD-WAN, DNS, and secure proxy infrastructures, ensuring robust cloud security across AWS and Azure environments, enforcing Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) standards, collaborating proactively with software development squads and security operations teams during agile sprint cycles, and interacting directly with technical recruiters like Poonam Kumari.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, deploy, and govern comprehensive SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) frameworks.
• Implement, configure, and maintain Zscaler cloud security platforms including Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA).
• Administer Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) policies and endpoint compliance.
• Deploy and manage multi-vendor enterprise firewalls including Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Fortinet FortiGate.
• Oversee enterprise virtual private networks (VPN), software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), DNS security, and high-performance secure web proxies.
• Ensure robust cloud security posture, IAM governance, and MFA enforcement across AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Conduct rigorous security audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning across network perimeters.
• Maintain meticulous network security blueprints, firewall rule inventories, compliance documentation, and incident runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in network security architecture, SASE engineering, and firewall administration.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in SASE, Zero Trust frameworks, and Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) cloud security deployment.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Cisco ISE, NAC, and multi-vendor firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet).
• Deep practical experience securing AWS and Azure cloud environments, IAM policies, and MFA integration.
• Solid practical grasp of core networking protocols (TCP/IP), VPN architectures, SD-WAN, DNS security, and proxy systems.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, threat intelligence capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for remote professional operations within the USA.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CCIE Security, or Palo Alto PCNSE.
• Prior professional working experience supporting Tier-1 financial institutions, healthcare enterprises, or global IT consulting organizations.
• Hands-on familiarity with infrastructure automation scripting (Python, Terraform) for security policy orchestration.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow).
• Active participation in cybersecurity user groups, cloud security alliances, or industry threat intelligence forums.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Kodeva LLC Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Poonam Kumari (Sr. Technical Recruiter)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.kodeva.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Security Consulting Package
• Work Schedule: Remote Professional Operations (USA)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Remote USA Network Security Architect Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Contract Role (Remote - USA)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Network Security Architect position through Kodeva LLC, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your SASE/Zscaler deployment tenure, multi-vendor firewall expertise, and cloud security architecture experience.