Zscaler Network Security-Principal engineer- Associate director
Ernst and Young1 month ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering, deployment, integration, optimization, and continuous improvement of EY’s global Zscaler and Zero Trust platforms.
- Engineer and optimize ZIA, ZPA, Zscaler Client Connector, App Connectors, Private Service Edges, Workload Communications, Microsegmentation, Zscaler AI Firewall, and AI Guard.
- Integrate Zscaler with Azure secure networking, cloud-hosted applications, hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and VMware-based data centers.
- Migrate applications from traditional VPN and internet-facing architectures to Zero Trust access models and engineer identity-aware access controls.
- Develop workload segmentation, application segmentation, secure east-west traffic, and hybrid data center connectivity solutions.
- Automate deployment, configuration validation, policy management, and platform operations using Terraform, Python, PowerShell, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code.
- Lead troubleshooting of networking, routing, DNS, TLS, authentication, and connectivity issues and serve as the highest-level engineering escalation point.
- Lead strategic engineering initiatives, architecture reviews, governance activities, transformation programs, and technical roadmaps.
- Mentor and coach Network Security Technology engineers and communicate complex technical matters to engineering, architecture, and executive stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 15–20 years of network security and security engineering experience.
- 12–15 years of experience engineering, deploying, or integrating cloud security and Zscaler technologies.
- 8–10 years of experience leading engineering teams or large engineering initiatives.
- Expert-level experience with Zscaler technologies, including ZIA and ZPA, and experience supporting enterprise-scale Zscaler environments.
- Experience implementing Zero Trust solutions, secure access architectures, application onboarding into ZPA, and workload segmentation.
- Experience supporting Azure secure networking environments and deploying security solutions in VMware-based data centers.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, routing, BGP, PKI, and enterprise networking concepts.
- Experience with Python, Terraform, PowerShell, REST APIs, and infrastructure-as-code approaches.
- Preferred experience with Azure Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall Premium, Application Gateway, Front Door, Private Link, IaaS, PaaS, and AKS.
- Preferred experience integrating Zscaler with Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access and securing AI, generative AI, and cloud-native workloads.
- Preferred understanding of SASE and SSE architectures and experience with Zscaler Workload Communications, AI Firewall, and AI Guard.
- Preferred Zscaler, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, or equivalent certifications.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills and the ability to work across global teams and technology disciplines.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements and freedom to handle the role in a way that supports professional and personal priorities.
- Career development, coaching, feedback, and opportunities to develop new skills and progress within EY.
- Exposure to large-scale global technology and cybersecurity transformation programs.
- Comprehensive benefits and total rewards support for personal and professional priorities.
About Ernst and Young
Ernst & Young (EY) provides audit/assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transactions services to enterprises, financial institutions, and public‑sector clients. Structured as a global network of partner‑owned member firms, it sells professional services on a fee basis, including a dedicated Financial Services Organization for banking, insurance, and capital markets. Headquartered in London, EY was formed in 1989 from the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young, and operates in 150+ countries.