Identity Solutions Zero Trust Engineer

Insight helps Fortune 500 and mid-tier enterprises transform their data centers to meet tomorrow’s IT challenges today. From recommending ways to bridge the gap between IT and user expectations, to implementing advanced technologies like ITAAS and cloud, to providing robust managed services and technical support, we make IT relevant – standardizing, optimizing, and managing how business gets done. We help businesses run smarter while building more meaningful connections by understanding and solving client's real business problems through technology.

Highlights:

• $130.00 hourly, M-F 8-5 PST
• Remote 6-12 month W2
• Highly skilled professional with practical experience and in-depth knowledge of planning, designing, deploying, and implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with practical experience and in-depth knowledge of planning, designing, deploying, and implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions. As a ZTNA and SSE Solution Expert, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and accessibility of theorganization's network infrastructure. You will be responsible for assisting with the design, implementing, and documenting our ZTNA and SSE solutions to protect critical assets and enable secure remote access for employees and partners.

Job Description:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and understand the organization's network security requirements and develop a comprehensive ZTNA and SSE strategy.
• Test, design, plan, and implement ZTNA and SSE solutions based on industry best practices and the organization's specific needs.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of the existing network infrastructure, identify potential vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to mitigate risks using ZTNA and SSE concepts.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams during the deployment and configuration of ZTNA and SSE technologies.
• Monitor the performance and effectiveness of the ZTNA and SSE solutions, making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal functionality and security.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in ZTNA and SSE technologies, industry standards, and security practices.
• Collaborate with the IT security team to develop and enforce network access policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security) are highly desirable.
• Proven practical experience in planning, designing, deploying, and implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, protocols, and security principles.
• Proficient in deploying and configuring ZTNA and SSE technologies such as software-defined perimeters (SDP), secure web gateways (SWG), cloud access security brokers (CASB).
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) systems, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and user behavior analytics (UBA) solutions.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and intrusion detection systems (NIDS/NIPS) and security incident and event management (SIEM) platforms.
• Solid understanding of encryption protocols, VPN technologies, and public key infrastructure (PKI).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.