Zero Trust Architect (ZIA/ZPA) — Principal Consultant

Medium; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching 6%

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Principal Consultant to spearhead Zero Trust architecture solutions with a focus on Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA). The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in network security, expertise in Zero Trust frameworks, and proven skills in implementing secure access strategies. Responsibilities include designing end-to-end architectures, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a salary between $150,000–$300,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• 8–12+ years of experience in network security or secure access architecture.
• Deep expertise in Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Zero Trust architectures.
• Ensure access decisions are identity-based.
• Mentor engineers and elevate client technical capabilities.

Skills

Network security

Zero Trust architecture

Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA)

ZTNA and SSE/SASE design

Troubleshooting complex network issues

Identity management (Entra ID, Okta)

Strong communication skills

Tools

APIs

Terraform

SD-WAN integration

Job description

A technology company is seeking a Principal Consultant to spearhead Zero Trust architecture solutions with a focus on Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA). The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in network security, expertise in Zero Trust frameworks, and proven skills in implementing secure access strategies. Responsibilities include designing end-to-end architectures, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a salary between $150,000–$300,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.