XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract

Microsoft GSA ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) Engineer

Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 10/24/2025

- XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company

- XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.

- We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.

- XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.

- We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Zero Trust solutions including Conditional Access, Defender for Identity, Microsoft Entra, and related technologies.

- Support and optimize ZTNA policies across hybrid and cloud environments.

- Collaborate with security architects and network engineers to enforce least privilege access and micro-segmentation.

- Monitor and respond to ZTNA-related incidents and alerts.

- Integrate ZTNA with SIEM/SOAR platforms for enhanced visibility and automation.

- Work with Cisco networking teams to align ZTNA policies with network segmentation and firewall rules.

- Conduct regular assessments of access controls and recommend improvements.

- Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.





- Perform regular ServiceNow updates and manage problem tickets effectively.

- Work cross-functionally with Endpoint, Network, and other technical teams to ensure seamless integration and issue resolution.

- Lead proactive case management with vendors to drive timely resolution and continuous improvement.

- Demonstrate leadership and attention to detail in all aspects of project execution and operational support.

Required Skills & Experience:

- Proven experience with Microsoft GSA and Zero Trust frameworks.

- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.).

- Experience with Microsoft Defender suite, Azure AD Conditional Access, and Microsoft Entra ID.

- Familiarity with Cisco networking technologies (e.g., ASA, Firepower, ISE, AnyConnect).

- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Background in enterprise security operations or network security.

- Experience with ServiceNow for ticketing and workflow management.

- Robust cross-team collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-100, SC-300, AZ-500).

- Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA Security, CCNP Security) are a plus.

- Experience in large-scale enterprise or government environments.

- Knowledge of NIST, MITRE ATT&CK;, or other security frameworks.

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📌 Microsoft GSA ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Xpt Software Australia
📍 Melbourne