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
Architecture & Optimisation:
Review existing Zero Trust architecture and validate Zscaler configuration, resilience, recovery, and security controls
Observability & Monitoring:
Implement and optimise Zscaler Cloud Connector monitoring, alerting frameworks, and operational dashboards
Automation & IaC:
Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code practices to reduce manual intervention and streamline change management
Technical Leadership:
Provide high-level guidance across Zscaler integration with multi-cloud (AWS/Azure), enterprise networks, and SIEM/security operations
Capability Uplift & Knowledge Transfer:




Upskill internal APS teams through structured mentoring, technical documentation, operational runbooks, and shadowing
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
Zscaler Expertise:
Proven hands-on track record designing, deploying, and optimising enterprise-grade Zscaler environments, including Cloud Connector and Zero Trust architecture
IaC & Automation:
Demonstrated experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code for secure cloud/networking platforms
Observability:
Solid background in enhancing monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, and incident response for Zscaler platforms
Documentation & Mentoring:
Exceptional communication skills with a proven passion for mentoring technical teams, authoring standard operating procedures (SOPs)/runbooks, and delivering capability uplift
Eligibility:
Must hold an active Australian Government
Baseline Security Clearance
(or higher)
Desirable:
Relevant Zscaler certifications (e.g., ZIA, ZPA, ZCA)
Prior experience delivering security or Zero Trust solutions within Australian Federal Government environments
Proven experience integrating Zscaler with enterprise cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and SIEM platforms
Experience designing structured transition and exit plans to build internal client self-sufficiency
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📌 Zscaler Cloud Security Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 Aurec
📍 Canberra