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Senior Technical Consultant, Network Services, Zscaler

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.


At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 


We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. 


We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. 


We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Zscaler Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Zscaler cloud security solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), ensuring secure and seamless network connectivity for enterprise environments.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Ability to communicate and execute architecture strategy & approach in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other client stakeholders.
  • Ability to implement design architecture objectives that align with client demand & business goals.
  • Lead the deployment, configuration, and management of Zscaler cloud security solutions (ZIA, ZPA).
  • Design and implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strategies using Zscaler technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Zscaler with SD-WAN, firewalls, and identity providers.
  • Define and optimize security policies, SSL inspection, DLP, and threat protection within the Zscaler platform.
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend network security enhancements.
  • Provide expertise in troubleshooting complex networking and security issues related to Zscaler.
  • Assist in cloud migration projects by ensuring secure connectivity to SaaS, IaaS, and on-premises resources.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and security policies.
  • Train and mentor internal teams on Zscaler best practices and security configurations.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budget.


Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in network security, cloud security, or related fields.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Zscaler ZIA and ZPA deployments and configurations.
  • Strong knowledge of network security protocols, VPNs, proxy architectures, and identity-based security.
  • Experience integrating Zscaler with Azure, AWS, GCP, and enterprise authentication systems.
  • Proficiency in traffic forwarding methods (GRE, IPsec, PAC files, ZCC, Z-Tunnel).
  • Ability to analyze and resolve Zscaler-related network performance issues.
  • Understanding of Zero Trust principles and Secure Web Gateway (SWG) architectures.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills using Wireshark, TCPDump, and Zscaler logs.
  • Previous consulting experience required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Zscaler Certified
  • Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator (ZDTA)
  • Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE)
  • Zscaler Digital Experience Administrator (ZDXA)
  • Experience working with SASE and SD-WAN environments.
  • Knowledge of automation and scripting tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.


$160,000 - $200,000 a year

Why AHEAD:


Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.


We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.


USA Employment Benefits include: 

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

- 401(k) 

- Paid company holidays 

- Paid time off 

- Paid parental and caregiver leave 

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. 


The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.  

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