Network Security Engineer

Zscaler SME Sole ownership for implementing pre-approved designs within an enterprise level cloud network for a broadcast media organisation Apply today! We usually respond within three days Opticore IT is a specialist Network Engineer and Project Management consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within fast-paced, challenging environments across our client base spanning multiple sectors including Finance, Broadcast Media, Telecommunications and more. Opticore IT are currently searching for a Zscaler SME to focus on executing project deliverables associated to the below workstreams. You'll join our excelling team, based in the London area for an initial 12-month contract inside IR35. This role requires one day onsite in White City per week. This opportunity will work alongside a project manager and architect to implement approved designs across the cloud network for an enterprise level broadcast media organisation. This individual will take full ownership over the full Zscaler product suite. What you'll be doing: Phase 1: Digest defined guardrails/standards Review reports from Zscaler detailing their policy improvement recommendations for Wildcard Policy Phase 2: Review user granularity and application segmentation functionality. Use terraform template to create automated changes to implement improvements Raise changes through change process Deployment of App Segments, Groups, Servers Groups, Access Policies based on Design review defined in ZPA App segmentation below using terraform Zscaler Private Access DR: Configure the ZPA DR within Zscaler Admin portal Creating necessary infrastructure (PSE Nodes, DR App Connectors), Perform OAT/UAT testing with a set of users before enabling it company wide. Opengear out of band management: Using documented design to implement new out of band hardware in major sites across the business POP ISP replacement: Failover internet services (excluding Primary DMZ) to Brick Lane, this in addition will demonstrate PoP Failover capabilities for the perimeter Fail back Internet services to new circuit What you'll bring: Strong Zscaler experience (ZPA, ZIA, ZDX) Strong networking routing and switching (BGP/GRE/PBR) Traditional Firewall/Security (ASA/Palo) Experience of out of band management systems (Opengear) Linux operating systems and Hypervisor (Proxmox) Diversity: At Opticore IT we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We actively recruit for an inclusive and diverse workforce and as such, want to ensure we do everything we can to support your application. We want you to feel empowered to let us know if you require any adjustments to be made with your application or interview process so please speak to our recruitment team. #LI-KB1 Department Networks Role Senior Network Engineer Locations London Employment type Contract Job Type Hybrid About OpticoreIT We offer best-in-class IT network solutions to keep organisations connected to their customers and clients, keep their data secure and, keep them ahead of the curve. We pride ourselves on our people and the practical value we add in the development and deployment of technology.