Cognizant is hiring a Cybersecurity Architect to design and implement secure, scalable cloud security solutions. You will leverage Zscaler and Azure technologies, working collaboratively with engineering, operations, and security stakeholders to strengthen the enterprise security posture.
What You'll Do
- Design and deliver high-level and low-level architectures for Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), including Cloud DLP enablement and SSL inspection.
- Design and deliver architectures for Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) to support secure remote access.
- Develop solution deployment guides and obtain approvals for implementation execution plans.
- Configure Zscaler components and migrate rules/configurations from legacy web proxy and VPN solutions.
- Integrate Zscaler solutions with SIEM, Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS), and other security tools as defined in the architecture.
- Conduct testing, validation, and enterprise-wide rollout of security solutions.
- Update deployment documentation and deliver knowledge transfer to operations teams.
What We're Looking For
- 8–10 years of hands-on experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX).
- Proven expertise designing and configuring enterprise Zscaler solutions (ZIA, ZPA).
- Experience migrating rules and configurations from legacy proxies and VPN technologies to Zscaler.
- Strong understanding of Azure cloud environments, including identity, networking, and integration patterns.
- Experience integrating Zscaler with SIEM and cloud security toolsets (e.g., MCAS).
- Demonstrated ability to develop clear, scalable deployment guides and technical documentation.
- Experience executing end-to-end solution testing and rollout.
Nice to Have
- Zscaler certifications (ZCCP, ZCA, ZPA/ZIA advanced levels).
- Broader background in enterprise cybersecurity architecture.
- Experience supporting large, distributed environments across multiple business units.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust frameworks and modern secure access design patterns.
- Strong communication skills and ability to deliver effective knowledge transfer to technical teams.
Technical Stack
- Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
- Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
- Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)
- Azure
- SIEM
- Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS)
Team & Environment
Member of the cybersecurity architecture team, working collaboratively with engineering, operations, and cross-functional security stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Wellbeing programs to support a healthy work-life balance
- Compensation: $108,000 - $125,000
Work Mode
This is a remote position for candidates located within the United States.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer.
