Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Providence India · Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job highlights
- Lead Zscaler platform design and optimization.
- Architect traffic forwarding and identity integrations.
- Oversee security policies and vulnerability remediation.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on security initiatives.
About the role
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - Zscaler Platforms
Cybersecurity at Providence is responsible for appropriately protecting caregiver, affiliate, business, and patient information.
The Lead Consultant – Zscaler Engineering is a senior technical role responsible for designing, leading, and optimizing Zscaler security platforms across Providence’s enterprise environment. This role provides architectural guidance, drives platform strategy, and collaborates with Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud teams to ensure secure web access, application protection, and alignment with Providence’s Zero Trust and SASE roadmap.
What Will You Be Responsible For?
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) platforms at enterprise scale.
- Architect and manage traffic‑forwarding technologies including ZCC, PAC files, GRE/IPsec tunnels, and identity integrations (Azure AD, SAML, Kerberos, etc.).
- Oversee configuration of SSL inspection, threat protection, DLP policies, and access controls across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Drive lifecycle management including platform upgrades, patching, and vulnerability remediation in partnership with Zscaler Support and platform owners.
- Lead development of runbooks, engineering standards, architecture diagrams, and operational workflows.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for complex Zscaler, connectivity, and application‑security issues.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and cross‑functional teams.
What Would Your Work Week Look Like?
- Partner with Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity teams to validate security architecture, review deployments, and drive Zscaler adoption.
- Conduct technical assessments and Proof‑of‑Concept (POC) initiatives to evaluate new Zscaler capabilities or integrations.
- Review and optimize enterprise Zscaler policies for performance, security posture, and compliance alignment.
- Document security reference architectures, standards, and engineering best practices.
- Participate in roadmap planning, capability uplift initiatives, and platform modernization (Zero Trust, SASE, CASB, DLP).
- Engage in vendor governance, feature evaluation, advanced troubleshooting, and solution improvements.
Who Are We Looking For?
- 6–9 years of experience in network security, cloud security, or Zero Trust engineering roles.
- Advanced hands‑on expertise with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, ZCC, GRE/IPsec tunnels, and identity integrations.
- Strong understanding of DLP, CASB, SaaS Security Posture Management, and SASE security principles.
- Deep technical knowledge of SSL/TLS inspection, authentication flows, network protocols, and hybrid/multi‑cloud architectures.
- Experience leading enterprise‑scale security architecture or platform engineering initiatives.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and partner effectively with Network, Cloud, and Security stakeholders.
- Preferred certifications: Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), CISSP, CCNP Security, GIAC, or equivalent.
Key skills/competency
- Zscaler ZIA/ZPA
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
- Zero Trust Architecture
- SASE
- DLP
- CASB
- Identity Integration
- SSL Inspection
Skills & topics
- Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
- Zscaler
- ZIA
- ZPA
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
- Zero Trust
- SASE
- Cybersecurity Architecture
- DLP
- CASB
- Identity Integration
- Providence India
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, network security, and cloud security experience.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize experience leading enterprise-scale security initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.
- Quantify achievements: Provide metrics on optimized security policies or successful platform implementations.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss Zscaler architecture, identity integration, and security principles.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Illustrate your ability to partner effectively with Network, Cloud, and Security teams.
Technical preparation
Master Zscaler ZIA/ZPA configurations.,Understand GRE/IPsec tunnel setup.,Practice identity integration techniques.,Review SSL inspection and DLP policies.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex security issue you resolved.,How do you mentor junior engineers?,How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?,How do you drive platform modernization initiatives?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key Zscaler platforms this role focuses on at Providence?
- This Lead Cybersecurity Engineer role at Providence primarily focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) platforms.
- What level of experience is required for the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer position at Providence?
- Providence is seeking candidates with 6-9 years of experience in network security, cloud security, or Zero Trust engineering roles for this Lead Cybersecurity Engineer position.
- What kind of technical expertise is crucial for this Lead Cybersecurity Engineer role?
- Crucial technical expertise includes advanced hands-on experience with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, ZCC, GRE/IPsec tunnels, identity integrations, DLP, CASB, and SASE security principles.
- Does Providence offer opportunities for professional development for Lead Cybersecurity Engineers?
- Yes, the role involves participating in roadmap planning, capability uplift initiatives, and platform modernization, suggesting opportunities for continuous learning and development in advanced security areas.
- What does Providence mean by 'Zero Trust and SASE roadmap' for this cybersecurity role?
- The Zero Trust and SASE roadmap at Providence refers to their strategic direction in implementing a Zero Trust security model and adopting Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) principles to enhance their security posture.
- How does this Lead Cybersecurity Engineer role contribute to patient and business information protection at Providence?
- This role is critical in protecting caregiver, affiliate, business, and patient information by designing and optimizing Zscaler security platforms, ensuring secure web access and application protection aligned with Providence's cybersecurity strategy.
- Are there preferred certifications for the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer role at Providence?
- Yes, preferred certifications include Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), CISSP, CCNP Security, GIAC, or equivalent, demonstrating specialized knowledge in cybersecurity.