Zero Trust Architect (ZIA/ZPA) — Principal Consultant

Medium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching 6%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the design and implementation of Zero Trust architectures focusing on Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA). This role involves hands-on leadership in transitioning clients from legacy networks to modern secure access models, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have extensive experience in network security and Zero Trust architecture, with a compensation range of $150,000–$300,000 alongside full benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have 8–12+ years in network security or Zero Trust architecture.
• Deep expertise in Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA) and policy design.
• Solid understanding of identity providers like Entra ID and Okta.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end Zero Trust architectures.
• Lead full lifecycle Zscaler implementations.
• Lead transition from VPN and MPLS.

Skills

Zero Trust architecture expertise

Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) knowledge

Networking fundamentals

Strong troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

8–12+ years of experience in network security

Tools

Terraform

SD-WAN platforms

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the design and implementation of Zero Trust architectures focusing on Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA). This role involves hands-on leadership in transitioning clients from legacy networks to modern secure access models, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have extensive experience in network security and Zero Trust architecture, with a compensation range of $150,000–$300,000 alongside full benefits including health and retirement plans.