Senior Staff Engineer, Zscaler (6-Month Opportunity)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior or Staff Engineer to support a large enterprise client in the implementation and rollout of Zscaler within their environment. This role will combine deep expertise in network security architecture, enterprise-wide implementation, and, hands-on experience in secure software development practices, particularly in the context of emerging AI-assisted coding tools.

The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor as well as driving and implementing Zscaler, informing both infrastructure security decisions and secure development practices as the client modernizes their security stack and development workflows.

This position will be for a 6-month engagement supporting a client as they implement Zscaler across their teams.

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Zscaler solutions (ZIA, ZPA) across a complex enterprise environment.
• Act as a technical SME for secure network architecture, including zero trust principles and secure access transformation.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of Zscaler into existing systems and workflows.
• Provide hands-on support during rollout, including configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Advise engineering teams on secure coding practices, with a focus on risks introduced by AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, copilots).
• Conduct and support AI-driven code reviews, identifying vulnerabilities, insecure patterns, and data exposure risks.
• Develop security guardrails, standards, and best practices for AI-enabled software development.
• Translate security and technical concepts into clear guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support compliance and risk mitigation efforts related to application security and enterprise security controls.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8–12+ years of experience in network security, application security, or security engineering roles.
• Proven experience implementing Zscaler (ZIA and/or ZPA) in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and modern secure access strategies.
• Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and application security best practices.
• Hands-on experience conducting code reviews with a security lens.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) and associated security risks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across engineering, security, and leadership teams.

Benefits:
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000-110,000 for the 6 month engagement. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

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