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Senior Network Security Engineer – ZTNA (Zscaler, Axis/SSE Focus)

Phoenix Business Consulting -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Contract
$50 - $53 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Network topology design
QoS
Cloud identity and access management (IAM)
Zero Trust security
Data center experience
Okta
Computer Science
Load balancers
Wireless networking
CISSP
Wi-Fi protocol
Infrastructure architecture design
Network configuration for security systems
AWS
Bachelor's degree
Security Event Management (security operations)
Log analysis tools
BGP
WAN
UX
MFA
Identity and access management (IAM) architecture design
Cloud Architecture Design (Architecture design skills)
Access control management
VPN management
Data Loss Prevention
Active Directory

Full Job Description

Role :- Senior Network Security Engineer – ZTNA (Zscaler, Axis/SSE Focus)

Location :- Houston, TX(Onsite)

Note :- ZTNA (Zscaler, Axis/SSE Focus) experience is must

Client is an innovative, dynamic company with a rich past and promising future. Company has continuously reinvented itself. Today, Client is one of the world's leading technology companies providing networking, cloud, and security solutions for next-generation IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

· Translate strategic business objectives into enterprise security architecture and Zero Trust access designs.

· Develop and support solutions aligned with global Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategy.

· Drive multi-year roadmap for secure remote access, application access transformation, and perimeter-less security architecture.

· Lead architecture and deployment of enterprise-scale ZTNA solutions across global environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).

ZTNA & Zero Trust Responsibilities (Primary Focus)

· Architect, design, and implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions using:

o Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA)

o Axis Security / Aruba SSE

· Replace legacy VPN architectures with identity-aware, application-level secure access.

· Design and enforce least-privilege access models based on:

o User identity

o Device posture

o Application context

· Integrate ZTNA with:

o Identity providers (Azure AD, Okta, etc.)

o Endpoint security tools (EDR/XDR)

o SIEM/SOAR platforms

· Enable secure access for:

o Remote workforce

o Third-party vendors

o Privileged users

· Drive application segmentation and access policies aligned with Zero Trust principles.

· Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to onboard applications into ZTNA platforms.

· Design secure access for internet-bound (ZIA) and private application access (ZPA/Axis) use cases.

· Implement policy tuning, traffic steering, and user experience optimization for ZTNA environments.

· Lead migration programs from VPN → ZTNA, ensuring minimal disruption and improved security posture.

Core Network Security Responsibilities

· Participate in architecture reviews ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.

· Design and secure data center, campus, cloud, and edge environments.

· Provide risk reporting, telemetry analysis, and security posture visibility across network and ZTNA platforms.

· Conduct and support security audits and compliance initiatives.

· Stay updated with emerging threats and continuously improve security frameworks.

· Manage and optimize SIEM systems for enhanced visibility and threat detection.

· Collaborate with global cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business stakeholders.

Technical Qualifications

· 10+ years of experience in network security architecture and engineering.

ZTNA / SASE / SSE Expertise (Mandatory)

· Hands-on experience implementing and managing:

o Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)

o Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)

o Axis Security / Aruba SSE platform

· Strong understanding of:

o Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

o SASE / SSE frameworks

· Experience with:

o Application onboarding in ZTNA platforms

o Policy creation (user/app/device-based)

o Traffic forwarding (PAC files, GRE/IPSec tunnels, client connectors)

· Expertise in:

o Secure web gateway (SWG)

o Cloud-delivered firewall

o CASB/DLP integrations

· Experience in identity integration (Azure AD, SAML, OAuth, MFA enforcement).

· Strong knowledge of user experience optimization in cloud security platforms.

Network Security & Infrastructure

· Strong experience in:

o Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper)

o IDS/IPS, VPN, SIEM, NAC

· Deep expertise in:

o Firewall rule design, NAT, routing, application-aware policies

· Experience in securing:

o Hybrid environments (data centers + cloud + internet edge)

· Design and implementation of:

o WAAP (Web Application & API Protection) solutions

· Experience in proxy architectures (forward/reverse).

Networking & Protocol Expertise

· Strong knowledge of:

o BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IP routing

o DNS, DHCP, NTP

· Experience with:

o QoS, NetFlow, ACLs, NAT, IP traffic management

o Wireless networking (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)

Cloud & Modern Security Integration

· Experience in securing workloads in:

o AWS, Azure, GCP

· Integration of ZTNA with:

o Cloud-native security tools

o Identity and access frameworks

· Understanding of application access patterns in hybrid cloud.

Data Center & Enterprise Networking

· Experience managing:

o Aruba, Arista, Juniper switching

o WAN optimization, load balancers, firewalls

· Strong understanding of enterprise-scale network design and segmentation.

Operations & Lifecycle

· Lead migration initiatives from:

o Legacy VPN → ZTNA/SSE platforms

· Manage secure connectivity with third parties using ZTNA.

· Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and transformations.

· Work within ITIL frameworks for change and incident management.

Education & Certifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

· 10+ years in enterprise network security roles.

· Preferred certifications:

o CCNP / CCIE / JNCIE

o Zscaler certifications (ZCCA, ZCTA, ZDX, etc.)

o Security certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Key Differentiators (What This JD Emphasizes)

· Transitions role from network security → identity-driven access security

· Positions ZTNA as a core transformation pillar (VPN replacement, SASE adoption)

· Aligns with enterprise initiatives like:

o Zero Trust adoption

o User-to-app segmentation

o Secure hybrid workforce enablement

· Strong balance of:

o Zscaler + Axis expertise

o Traditional network security controls (firewalls, SIEM)

Pay: $50.00 - $53.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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