Zscaler Technical Product Owner

MatchPoint; Hanover Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is looking for a Technical Product Owner in the Whippany, NJ area. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in networking or security, particularly with Zero Trust Architecture. Responsibilities include leading network security teams and documenting business requirements. This role is initially a 6-month contract with potential for full-time conversion. Candidates must be able to work onsite 2 days a week, demonstrating expertise in Agile methodologies and network security technologies.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in network security technologies, especially Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Strong experience leading network security teams using Agile methods.
• Understanding of DNS security and core routing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in discovery and documentation of business requirements.
• Proficiency with Secure Web Gateway and Firewall-as-a-Service technologies.
• Drive complex network security initiatives from conception to enterprise-wide adoption.

Skills

Technical background in networking or security

Project Management/Product Ownership/Agile expertise

Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture

Expertise in VPN technologies

Familiarity with cloud security

Strong communication skills

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Splunk

Job description

Zscaler Technical Product Owner

Location: Whippany, NJ area – candidates will need to come onsite 2 days/week.

Contract: 6 months to convert to full time.

Client notes: For this TPO role, the team seeks someone who has a technical background – ideally networking or security, with exposure to Zero Trust Architecture projects. They wish the applicant to have learned Project Management/Product Ownership/Agile over their career, as the ideal profile is a technical professional transitioning into product ownership.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in discovery and documentation of business requirements, covering desired outcomes, capability roadmaps, and high‑level system design for network security automation development, using Event Storming and User Story Mapping workshops.
• Deep expertise in network security technologies, especially Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), secure remote access, and modern secure access architectures such as SASE.
• Practical knowledge of VPN technologies, network segmentation, and modern network defence paradigms (e.g., NAC, Zero Trust, SASE, Cybersecurity Mesh, advanced threat detection).
• Proficiency with Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), cloud network security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Firewall‑as‑a‑Service (FWaaS), with a solid foundation in networking protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, and SD‑WAN.
• Understanding of DNS security, TLS, and core routing and switching concepts, supporting secure and resilient access models.
• Strong experience leading network engineering or network security teams using Agile methods, driving continuous improvement and ensuring efficient, secure delivery of network security services and platforms in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies – Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow management, and SRE reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO, etc.).

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating secure access with identity and cloud platforms using tools such as Azure AD, Okta, Ping, and protocols like SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.
• Familiarity with security logging, telemetry, and SIEM integration (e.g., Splunk).
• Experience with automation via REST APIs and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Value added by streamlining policy enforcement and compliance.
• Experience with recognized security frameworks (NIST 800‑207, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), supporting governance, risk management, and audit readiness across heterogeneous environments.
• Ability to drive complex, transformational network security initiatives from conception to enterprise‑wide adoption, including securing stakeholder buy‑in and investment.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to navigate a complex stakeholder landscape (business leaders, technology peers, risk, compliance, and audit functions) and foster a culture of security‑by‑design.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Consulting, Engineering, and Business Development

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting; IT System Testing and Evaluation; IT System Training and Support