cloud security lead

Responsibilities:

Zscaler Security Operations

• Design, implement, and manage Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions. • Configure SIPA (Secure Internet & Private Access) policies for optimized secure remote and internet access. • Perform regular reviews, audits, and optimization of Zscaler configurations to align with industry best practices. • Provide technical support and guidance to L1 and L2 teams for Zscaler-related issues. • Stay up to date on Zscaler enhancements, threat intelligence, and security features to ensure proactive defense.

Fortinet and Network Security

• Implement and manage Fortinet firewall and security solutions for perimeter and cloud-based infrastructure. • Configure Fortinet firewalls to support SD-WAN, secure edge, and hybrid cloud environments. • Work closely with networking teams to design secure network topologies integrating Fortinet technologies.

Cloud Security and Compliance

• Design and assess cloud-native security architectures for AWS, Azure, or GCP environments. • Conduct cloud security assessments, vulnerability scans, and risk remediation. • Align security strategies with industry standards like ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and CIS v3.0.0. • Assist in external security audits and privacy assessments related to cloud workloads.

Collaboration and Strategy

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, IT, DevOps, Engineering) to embed security into cloud and network initiatives. • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Zscaler and Fortinet technologies in solution design and customer engagements. • Maintain documentation on security controls, configurations, SOPs, and incident response playbooks.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in network and cloud security domains. • Proven hands-on experience with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA design, implementation, and operations. • Strong working knowledge of Fortinet firewalls and FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. • Experience with SD-WAN, SDN, VPNs, and secure web gateway technologies. • Strong understanding of network security principles, SIEM, threat intelligence, and incident response. Knowledge of cloud compliance standards and risk frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO). • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional environments. • Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Experience in SOC environment will be a plus

Mandatory skill sets:

Zscaler ZIA / ZPA / SIPA • Fortinet FortiGate / FortiManager / FortiAnalyzer • SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, etc.) • Firewall platforms: Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, Juniper • Security Frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, HIPAA, GDPR

Preferred skill sets:

Zscaler Certified Professional ZIA/ZPA • Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) • CISSP / CCSP / CISM • Cloud Security certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Security Specialty)