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Zscaler Technical Architect

Where

Stoke-on-trent

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

Life on the teamAt Computacenter, we support enterprise-scale organisations in securing their digital operations and advancing their security strategies. As part of our Group Professional Services (GPS) division, youll join a network of over 1,000 technology professionals who collaborate across borders to deliver industry-leading solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver cutting-edge security architectures that span Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), identity and access management, cloud security, and data centre protection. As a Technology Architect (Security), you'll work directly with major enterprise customers, playing a strategic role in advisory, design, and technical delivery.

What you'll do

  • Provide expert guidance across SASE/SSE, PAM, detection, and data centre security technologies
  • Lead customer engagements, providing advisory services, architecture guidance, roadmap planning, and solution governance
  • Define and document high-level solution designs, technical requirements, and delivery frameworks
  • Act as Technical or Design Authority for enterprise-scale customer programmes
  • Engage in strategic customer meetings to translate business needs into technical strategy
  • Collaborate with vendors and partners (notably Zscaler) to stay current on product developments and influence future solutions
  • Support opportunity qualification and technical costing in pre-sales engagements
  • Create and present white papers or thought leadership content around evolving security architectures
  • Identify opportunities for new services or propositions alongside Solution Sales teams
  • Deliver robust governance and due diligence throughout the solution lifecycle

What you'll need

  • Proven experience leading security architecture engagements at the enterprise level
  • Expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE), especially with Zscaler
  • Experience in at least three enterprise Zscaler SSE/SASE projects
  • Ability to provide presales advisory, requirements gathering, and high-level solution design
  • Strong understanding of Zscaler architecture and troubleshooting
  • Broad knowledge across IAM, SSO, MFA, PAM, and IDaaS
  • Strong background in core security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and encryption
  • Comfortable working with cloud platforms and designing secure architectures across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
  • Ability to lead technical conversations, influence customer decisions, and deliver trusted advisory services
  • Existing SC clearance or eligibility to apply

Desirable Skills & Certifications

  • Familiarity with industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
  • Cloud security experience across major hyperscalers
  • Required Certifications:
  • Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA)
  • Zscaler Certified Engineer (ZCE)

Advantageous Certifications

  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)
  • Palo Alto Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC)
  • Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
  • CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE)

Additional information

Location: UK wide

Hours: 37.5

Be the driving force behind enterprise security innovationjoin Computacenter and make a lasting impact on our customers digital resilience.

Ready to take the next step? Wed love to hear from you.

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