Zero Trust Architect (ZIA/ZPA) — Principal Consultant

Medium; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Principal Consultant to lead Zero Trust architecture design and implementation, focusing on Zscaler solutions. The candidate must have 8–12 years of experience in network security and a deep understanding of Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA). The role includes responsibilities for end-to-end architecture delivery and the transition from legacy systems. The annual compensation ranges from $150,000 to $300,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in network security, Zero Trust, or secure access architecture.
• Deep expertise in Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), including policy design and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of DNS, TLS, proxy architectures, and traffic flow design.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end‑to‑end Zero Trust architectures focusing on Zscaler components.
• Lead the transition from legacy networks to modern secure access models.
• Establish reusable architecture patterns and best practices.

Skills

Network security

Zero Trust architecture

Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA)

ZTNA/SSE/SASE architectures

Troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Terraform

SD-WAN platforms

SIEM platforms (QRadar, Splunk)

Job description

A leading technology firm seeks a Principal Consultant to lead Zero Trust architecture design and implementation, focusing on Zscaler solutions. The candidate must have 8–12 years of experience in network security and a deep understanding of Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA). The role includes responsibilities for end-to-end architecture delivery and the transition from legacy systems. The annual compensation ranges from $150,000 to $300,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.