Sr. Network Security Engineer with ZTNA

Area(s) of responsibility

Skills: Senior Network Security Engineer – ZTNA (Zscaler, Axis/ SSE Focus)

Experience: 8-11 years

Location: Bangalore Only

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate strategic business objectives into enterprise security architecture and Zero Trust access designs.

• Develop and support solutions aligned global Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategy.

• Lead architecture and deployment of enterprise-scale ZTNA solutions across global environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).

ZTNA & Zero Trust Responsibilities (Primary Focus)

• Architect, design, and implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions using:

• Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA)

• Axis Security / Aruba SSE

• Replace legacy VPN architectures with identity-aware, application-level secure access.

• Design and enforce least-privilege access models based on:

• User identity

• Device posture

• Application context

• Integrate ZTNA with:

• Identity providers (Azure AD, Okta, etc.)

• Endpoint security tools (EDR/XDR)

• SIEM/SOAR platforms

• Drive application segmentation and access policies aligned with Zero Trust principles.

• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to onboard applications into ZTNA platforms.

• Design secure access for internet-bound (ZIA) and private application access (ZPA/Axis) use cases.

• Implement policy tuning, traffic steering, and user experience optimization for ZTNA environments.

• Lead migration programs from VPN → ZTNA, ensuring minimal disruption and improved security posture.

ZTNA / SASE / SSE Expertise (Mandatory)

• Hands-on experience implementing and managing:

• Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)

• Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)

• Axis Security / Aruba SSE platform

• Strong understanding of:

• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

• SASE / SSE frameworks

• Expertise in:

• Secure web gateway (SWG)

• Cloud-delivered firewall

• CASB/DLP integrations

• Experience in identity integration (Azure AD, SAML, OAuth, MFA enforcement).

• Strong knowledge of user experience optimization in cloud security platforms.

Network Security & Infrastructure

• Strong experience in:

• Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper)

• IDS/IPS, VPN, SIEM, NAC

• Deep expertise in:

• Firewall rule design, NAT, routing, application-aware policies)

• Design and implementation of:

• WAAP (Web Application & API Protection) solutions