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# Cyber Zscaler Network Security Engineer / Senior Consultant

- **Company:** Deloitte T.T.L.
- **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,400.0 - $207,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Information Leak Prevention, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Domain Name System (DNS), Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Web Browsers, Identity and Access Management, Internet Security, Internetworking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Microsoft Software, Network Segmentation, Performance Tuning, Ping (Networking Utility), Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Syslog, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, SSL Certificate Management, Network Routing, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Okta, Software Security, ARUBA, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Information Technology, Network Support, Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft Sentinel, Cortex XSOAR Platform, Data Management, Terraform, Splunk, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cyber-zscaler-network-security-engineer-senior-consultant-strategy-growth-and-transformation-nashville-tn--05c0c1b6-d17e-4c43-89d0-7fd6ce74daf6

## About the Role

* Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills
 * Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
 * Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
 * Ability to lead projects or workstreams
 * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
 * Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
 * Ability to meet deadlines
 * Ability to provide clear guidance to others, * BA/BS degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience)
 * Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE) certification required
 * 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in network security engineering
 * 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), including web filtering, DNS security, cloud firewall, bandwidth controls, and advanced threat protection policies in enterprise-scale environments
 * 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), including application segment configuration, access policies, connector deployment, and zero trust network access (ZTNA) architectures replacing legacy VPN infrastructure
 * 1+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Branch Connector, and configuring BGP/static routing configurations and network segmentation, replacing traditional SD-WAN platforms (e.g., Cisco, VMware, Aruba)
 * 1+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Cloud Connector, including deployment within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), workload-to-internet and workload-to-workload traffic inspection, and integration with cloud-native networking constructs (e.g., VPCs, VNets, Transit Gateways)
 * 3+ years of experience configuring and tuning Zscaler advanced security features, including Cloud Sandboxing, Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Intrusion Prevention (IPS), Cloud Browser Isolation (CBI), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
 * 3+ years of experience implementing and troubleshooting SSL/TLS inspection within ZIA, including certificate management, decryption policy design, bypass rules, and handling of certificate-pinned applications
 * 1+ years of experience with Zscaler AI-powered capabilities, including AI-driven policy recommendations, Digital Experience Monitoring (ZDX), and leveraging Zscaler's AI/ML-based threat intelligence for automated threat response
 * 3+ years of hands-on experience defining, managing, and reviewing Zscaler security policies, including rule base optimization, policy lifecycle management, access reviews, and role-based access controls within the Zscaler Admin Portal
 * Experience implementing ZIdentity for centralize identity management.
 * 3+ years of experience with one or more major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) to deploy ZPA App Connectors within cloud-native architectures.
 * 3+ years of experience deploying Zscaler Cloud Connector.
 * Experience integrating Zscaler with SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto XSOAR) via log streaming, API connectors, or syslog for threat detection and incident response workflows
 * Experience with Zscaler APIs and automation tooling (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Python) for provisioning, policy management, and configuration-as-code workflows
 * Experience designing and presenting Zscaler solution architectures tailored to client requirements, translating technical concepts for executive and non-technical stakeholders
 * Familiarity with identity provider integrations (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity) for SAML/SCIM-based authentication within ZIA and ZPA deployments
 * Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you perform and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
 * Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred Qualifications

 * Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, CCNP Security, or GIAC equivalents (e.g., GPEN, GCSA)
 * Ability to conduct SASE vendor competitive analysis and advise clients on solution selection based on specific use cases and requirements (e.g., Zscaler vs. Palo Alto Prisma vs. Netskope)
 * Ability to conduct Zero Trust Architecture assessments and develop roadmaps aligning Zscaler capabilities to NIST SP 800-207 or CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model frameworks
 * Previous consulting or "Big 4" experience, with a track record of delivering enterprise network security or SASE transformation engagements, Access Control, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Applications Security, Architectural Analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Authentication, Automation, BGP, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Centralized Operations/Management, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Science, Computer Security, Consulting, Content Filtering Software, Cryptography, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, DNS (Domain Name System), Detail Oriented, Digital Certificates, Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Protection, Establish Priorities, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GIAC - Global Information Assurance
Certification, GPEN - GIAC Penetration Tester, Government, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Incentive Programs, Incident Response, Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Machine Tool, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Support, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Accounting, Python Programming/Scripting Language, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Security Architecture, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Technical Delivery, Time Management, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Use Cases, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VMWare, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Web Browsers, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, eCommerce

## Description

As a Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the Cyber Enterprise Security team, you will be responsible for…

 * Designing, deploying, and managing Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) capabilities across enterprise client environments
 * Supporting zero trust network access (ZTNA) transformations, including replacement of legacy virtual private network (VPN) infrastructure and modernization of access controls
 * Configuring and optimizing Zscaler security features, including policy administration, SSL/TLS inspection, advanced threat protection, data loss prevention, and cloud-based traffic inspection
 * Implementing branch, cloud, and application connector architectures across on-premises and cloud environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 * Developing technical deliverables, solution designs, and client-facing recommendations aligned to enterprise security, network transformation, and operational requirements


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