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# Senior Security Engineer (ZTNA)

- **Company:** SmartIMS Inc.
- **Location:** Dover, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Log Analysis, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Single Sign-On, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Data Classification, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Terraform, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us59cc4c65cf31f7eb4d2bc109ef315144

## About the Role

* 7 10+ years of experience in information security with a strong focus on cloud security and Zero Trust architectures
 * Extensive hands-on experience with ZTNA engineering, automation, and policy management
 * Strong expertise with Zero Trust principles and frameworks, including NIST 800-207 concepts
 * Experience implementing and managing ZTNA platforms such as Zscaler
 * Strong knowledge of cloud security across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 * Experience with cloud-native security services including IAM, logging, monitoring, encryption, and security posture management tools
 * Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), federation, SSO, and least-privilege access models
 * Experience with security automation tools and Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform and Python
 * Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies, security monitoring, and incident response processes
 * Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions
 * Experience implementing and managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls and data classification frameworks
 * Deep understanding of network security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, DNS security, NAC, load balancers, and WAFs
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities
 * Ability to mentor technical teams and communicate complex security concepts to non-technical audiences
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (preferred)
 * CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Google Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer, or similar certifications (preferred)
 * Experience with FedRAMP, NIST, ISO, SOC 2, and other compliance frameworks (preferred)
 * Experience working in government, public sector, or highly regulated environments (preferred)

## Description

As a Senior Security Engineer (ZTNA), you will lead the design, implementation, and management of secure cloud and network security architectures with a strong emphasis on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles. You will be responsible for securing multi-cloud environments, enforcing identity-driven access controls, automating security operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements. This role requires deep expertise in cloud security, ZTNA technologies, network security, and security operations, along with the ability to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance across enterprise security initiatives., * Design, implement, and manage Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions across enterprise environments

 * Lead migration efforts from traditional VPN architectures to modern Zero Trust security models
 * Architect and enforce identity-aware access controls and least-privilege security policies
 * Configure, manage, and optimize cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments
 * Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including federation and single sign-on technologies
 * Develop and maintain security automation solutions using tools such as Terraform, Python, and cloud-native automation services
 * Monitor security events and analyze logs using SIEM platforms to identify threats and vulnerabilities
 * Support threat hunting, incident response, and security investigations across cloud and on-premises environments
 * Implement and manage data protection strategies including data classification and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls
 * Design and maintain network security architectures including firewalls, IDS/IPS, web application firewalls, and network segmentation controls
 * Ensure compliance with security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and governance standards
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to secure enterprise workloads and services
 * Develop security standards, documentation, and operational procedures
 * Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical leadership on security projects
 * Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend improvements to strengthen organizational security posture


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