Technical Architect_Zscaler

Zscaler Expertise:

• • Fifteen years of comprehensive experience in the IT field managing large-scale network security infrastructure

Primary Skills:

• ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access):
  • Internet Security: Deep understanding of secure web gateway (SWG), SSL/TLS inspection, malware protection, content filtering, and DLP.
  • URL Filtering and Threat Detection: Knowledge of configuring and managing URL filtering, sandboxing, and advanced threat protection within ZIA.
  • Firewall and Policy Management: Ability to configure policies for internet access, data protection, and application control.
  • Troubleshooting: Skills in diagnosing and resolving issues related to traffic forwarding, latency, and user access in a cloud-based SWG environment.
• ZPA (Zscaler Private Access):
  • Zero Trust Architecture: Expertise in implementing ZPA’s zero trust network access (ZTNA) model.
  • Application Segmentation: Knowledge of configuring policies to provide secure access to internal apps without exposing them to the internet.
  • Authentication and Identity: Proficiency with multi-factor authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and integration with identity providers (IDPs).
  • Client Connector Management: Experience in managing and troubleshooting Zscaler Client Connector (ZCC) agents.

2. Networking Knowledge

• Network Protocols: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, IPsec, VPNs, and network routing.
• Security Protocols: Familiarity with TLS/SSL, IPsec, and GRE tunnels for secure data transfer.

Secondary Skills:

1. Automation Skills

• Scripting and Automation: Basic to intermediate skills in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating repetitive tasks, reporting, and monitoring.
• APIs: Experience with Zscaler’ s API for integrating ZIA/ZPA with third-party tools and automating administrative tasks such as policy changes, configuration management, and user provisioning.
• Automation Tools: Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or scripting via Zscaler’ s API to automate configuration, deployment, or compliance tasks.

2. Cloud Security Best Practices

• CASB: Knowledge of cloud access security broker (CASB) functionalities, including visibility, governance, and protection across SaaS apps.
• Cloud Networking: Experience with cloud platforms and security configurations, including how Zscaler integrates with IaaS and PaaS services.

 Soft Skills:

• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Analytical skills to resolve complex issues with minimal supervision.
• Documentation and Reporting: Ability to document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps effectively.
• Collaboration: Teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with security teams, developers, and IT personnel.
• Training & Mentoring: Ability to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and deliver training on firewall technologies.

Your benefits:

·        We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad

·        We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location)

·        From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered

·        Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

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