About the Client
Our client is a well-established Australian Government agency that provides key services to businesses, innovators and the broader Australian community.
The organisation operates in a contemporary, technology-enabled environment and continues to invest in reliable, secure and contemporary digital services.
About the Role
The client is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist with deep Zscaler expertise to support the continued development and optimisation of its Zero Trust environment.
This senior engagement will combine specialist advisory, architecture, engineering and operational uplift responsibilities.
You will review the existing Zero Trust architecture, strengthen the resilience and recoverability of the Zscaler platform, improve monitoring and observability, and help advance Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code practices.
Key responsibilities will include:
Implementing and optimising Zscaler Cloud Connector monitoring, alerting and operational dashboards
Reviewing Zero Trust architecture, configurations and security controls
Validating platform resilience, recovery settings and operational processes
Supporting the adoption of Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code
Expanding automation and reducing reliance on manual configuration
Providing technical leadership across cloud, network and security services
Developing operational runbooks, troubleshooting guides and support procedures
Identifying and managing technical, security, operational and delivery risks
Mentoring internal Network, Cloud and Security personnel
Delivering structured knowledge transfer and capability uplift activities
The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role,



you will be an experienced cloud and network security professional with expert-level knowledge of enterprise Zscaler environments and Zero Trust architecture.
You will bring demonstrated experience in:
Designing, implementing, administering and optimising enterprise Zscaler solutions
Working with Zscaler Cloud Connector and Zero Trust security controls
Improving monitoring, alerting, observability and operational dashboards
Troubleshooting complex platform issues and supporting security incidents
Reviewing security architecture, resilience, recovery and operational controls
Implementing Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code
Using automation and version-controlled change within secure environments
Producing high-quality runbooks, technical documentation and support procedures
Mentoring technical teams and delivering structured knowledge transfer
Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Current Zscaler certifications, experience within Australian Government environments, and experience integrating Zscaler with AWS, Microsoft Azure, enterprise networking, SIEM or security-monitoring platforms will be highly regarded.
Location
The role is based in Canberra ACT, but may be performed remotely.
The specialist may be required to attend the Canberra office for agreed workshops, planning or knowledge-transfer activities.
Some work outside standard business hours may be required for planned changes or operational activities and must be agreed in advance.
Contract terms
12 months from commencement date, plus 1x 12 month extensions
Experience Level
Senior – EL1 Equivalent
Security Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum Baseline security clearance.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 05 November ****.
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📌 Senior Cloud Security Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 Whizdom
📍 Canberra