Zscaler Engineer

Zero Trust Solution Architect / Zscaler Engineer

Day Rate Contract 3-6 months

Remote (United Kingdom based)

Were looking for a highly skilled Zero Trust Solution Architect / Engineer with proven expertise in Zscaler ZIA and ZPA to join our client on an exciting 36 month contract (with potential extension). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a global impact by driving best practices, automation, and optimisation across a large-scale, enterprise-wide Zscaler environment.

The Role

As the lead Zscaler SME , youll play a pivotal role in strengthening and optimising our global Zero Trust security posture . Youll assess, redesign, and implement improvements to Zscaler ZIA/ZPA deployments , ensuring scalability, compliance (including PCI/CDE), and operational excellence.

Youll partner with cross-functional stakeholders SecOps, CISO & EUC teams to deliver practical solutions that enhance security, performance, and automation across the organisation.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead Zscaler expertise for a major migration and optimisation project
• Assess & improve ZIA and ZPA configurations, policies, and traffic flows
• Automate ZPA App Connector deployment, configuration, and monitoring
• Design and implement scalable Zero Trust solutions aligned with best practices
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to meet compliance requirements
• Deliver clear documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer sessions
• Report weekly to senior leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities

Key Deliverables

• Full assessment of current Zscaler ZIA/ZPA deployment
• Optimisation and automation plans with phased improvements
• Runbooks, test plans, and rollback strategies
• UAT, change management, and successful go-live support
• Training and handover to internal teams

What Were Looking For

• Strong background in Zscaler ZIA and ZPA (hands-on engineering + architecture)
• Proven experience in Zero Trust security design and implementation
• Ability to automate deployments and streamline operational processes
• Confident communicator with experience managing senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI/CDE) a strong plus