Zscaler Cloud Security Specialist
Summary
Contract (12m + extension) Senior Cloud Security Specialist / Zscaler SME supporting an Australian Federal Government department's Zero Trust transformation: optimising and automating the enterprise Zscaler environment (Cloud Connector, IaC/Policy as Code, monitoring, AWS/Azure and SIEM integration) while mentoring internal APS teams. Fully remote across Australia; active Baseline security clearan
Senior Cloud Security Specialist | Zscaler SME
Location: Fully Remote - open to candidates based in any state or territory across Australia
Security Clearance: Australian Government Baseline Clearance (Mandatory)
Work Type: Contract (12 Months + 12-Month Extension Option)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Security Specialist (Zscaler Subject Matter Expert) to support a major Federal Government department undergoing a high-profile Zero Trust transformation.
You will play a key role in maturing, automating, and optimising an enterprise Zscaler environment while mentoring internal technical teams to ensure sustainable, long-term operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Optimisation: Review existing Zero Trust architecture and validate Zscaler configuration, resilience, recovery, and security controls.
Observability & Monitoring: Implement and optimise Zscaler Cloud Connector monitoring, alerting frameworks, and operational dashboards.
Automation & IaC: Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code practices to reduce manual intervention and streamline change management.
Technical Leadership: Provide high-level guidance across Zscaler integration with multi-cloud (AWS/Azure), enterprise networks, and SIEM/security operations.
Capability Uplift & Knowledge Transfer: Upskill internal APS teams through structured mentoring, technical documentation, operational runbooks, and shadowing.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
Zscaler Expertise: Proven hands-on track record designing, deploying, and optimising enterprise-grade Zscaler environments, including Cloud Connector and Zero Trust architecture.
IaC & Automation: Demonstrated experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code for secure cloud/networking platforms.
Observability: Strong background in enhancing monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, and incident response for Zscaler platforms.
Documentation & Mentoring: Exceptional communication skills with a proven passion for mentoring technical teams, authoring standard operating procedures (SOPs)/runbooks, and delivering capability uplift.
Eligibility: Must hold an active Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance (or higher).
Desirable:
Relevant Zscaler certifications (e.g., ZIA, ZPA, ZCA).
Prior experience delivering security or Zero Trust solutions within Australian Federal Government environments.
Proven experience integrating Zscaler with enterprise cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and SIEM platforms.
Experience designing structured transition and exit plans to build internal client self-sufficiency.
