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
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Architecture & Optimisation: Review existing Zero Trust architecture and validate Zscaler configuration, resilience, recovery, and security controls
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Observability & Monitoring: Implement and optimise Zscaler Cloud Connector monitoring, alerting frameworks, and operational dashboards
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Automation & IaC: Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code practices to reduce manual intervention and streamline change management
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Technical Leadership: Provide high-level guidance across Zscaler integration with multi-cloud (AWS/Azure), enterprise networks, and SIEM/security operations
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Capability Uplift & Knowledge Transfer: Upskill internal APS teams through structured mentoring, technical documentation, operational runbooks, and shadowing
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
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Zscaler Expertise: Proven hands-on track record designing, deploying, and optimising enterprise-grade Zscaler environments, including Cloud Connector and Zero Trust architecture
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IaC & Automation: Demonstrated experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code for secure cloud/networking platforms
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Observability: Strong background in enhancing monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, and incident response for Zscaler platforms
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Documentation & Mentoring: Exceptional communication skills with a proven passion for mentoring technical teams, authoring standard operating procedures (SOPs)/runbooks, and delivering capability uplift
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Eligibility: Must hold an active Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance (or higher)
Desirable:
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Relevant Zscaler certifications (e.g., ZIA, ZPA, ZCA)
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Prior experience delivering security or Zero Trust solutions within Australian Federal Government environments
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Proven experience integrating Zscaler with enterprise cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and SIEM platforms
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Experience designing structured transition and exit plans to build internal client self-sufficiency
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