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# Zscaler Security Architect

- **Company:** NATIONMIND LLC
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,600 - $104,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Access, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Systems Development Life Cycle, Azure Active Directory, Ping Identity, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Web Application Security, Transport Layer Security, Okta, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/zscaler-security-architect-cincinnati-oh--ed4615d2-b44b-434f-814b-9df6eabac6c2

## About the Role

Security Architecture, Automation, Consulting, Security Architecture, Software Testing, Scalable System Development, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Architectural Analysis, Risk Management, * Expert-level hands-on experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX).

 * Strong understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, secure web gateway, cloud firewall, CASB, DLP, and traffic inspection concepts.
 * Proven experience designing Zscaler architecture for large enterprise and global transformation programs.
 * Ability to integrate Zscaler with IAM, endpoint, network, cloud, and SOC/security monitoring ecosystems.
 * Experience preparing HLD/LLD, migration plans, implementation playbooks, test plans, and operational transition documents.
 * Excellent customer-facing communication, stakeholder management, and technical presentation skills., * 10+ years of overall Cyber Security experience with architecture and consulting exposure.
 * 5+ years of hands-on Zscaler architecture, design, deployment, and optimization experience.
 * Experience leading global Zscaler or SASE transformation engagements.
 * Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cloud security, identity, and endpoint security integration.
 * Ability to interact with executive stakeholders, customer security leadership, architects, and delivery teams.
 * Experience in multi-vendor security environments and managed services transition.

## Description

* Design and implement enterprise-scale Zscaler architectures supporting Zero Trust principles.
 * Lead ZIA and ZPA deployment, migration, and optimization initiatives across global environments.
 * Define secure internet access, private application access, SaaS security, and cloud access strategies.
 * Develop SASE and Zero Trust roadmaps aligned with business, security, compliance, and operational goals.
 * Conduct current-state architecture assessments and identify opportunities for modernization and risk reduction.
 * Design secure access solutions for cloud, on-premise, hybrid, and remote workforce environments.
 * Integrate Zscaler solutions with Identity Providers such as Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, and other IAM platforms.
 * Implement application segmentation strategies using ZPA and Zero Trust access policies.
 * Design and govern URL filtering, CASB, Cloud Firewall, DLP, SSL inspection, sandboxing, and data protection policies.
 * Support network transformation programs replacing or reducing dependency on traditional VPN architectures.
 * Collaborate with network, cloud, IAM, endpoint, SOC, and GRC teams to implement effective security controls.
 * Lead troubleshooting and remediation of complex Zscaler, traffic steering, authentication, and policy-related issues.
 * Develop architecture standards, reference designs, HLDs, LLDs, migration plans, runbooks, and operational handover documents.
 * Provide governance, risk, control, and compliance guidance related to Zscaler implementations.
 * Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership for project delivery and managed services transition.