Zero Trust Security Engineer

Position: Zero Trust Security Engineer

Location: New Orleans, LA 70130

• Open to relocation Candidates - offers relocation assistance!!

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary: $120k - $130k (with some flexibility based on experience)

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Required Skills & Experience

• 6 years of IT or cybersecurity experience
• 3 years focused specifically on Zero Trust security engineering
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, least privilege, and identity-centric security
• Hands-on experience with SASE / ZTNA solutions
• Experience with firewalls and network security in an architectural and design context, not just rule management
• Practical experience implementing Conditional Access in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI) and SaaS security
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Utility, energy, or other regulated industry experience
• Experience in critical infrastructure environments (utilities, hospitals, manufacturing)
• Familiarity with operating in 24/7 operational environments
• Exposure to IT/OT network convergence

Preferred Certifications:

• Cloud SASE certifications (Netskope, Zscaler, Cloudflare)
• Microsoft Security Engineer (SC-200 / SC-300)
• CISSP or CCSP
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security Professional
• Network security certifications (Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)

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Job Description

The Zero Trust Security Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for designing, implementing, and operating modern Zero Trust security controls across enterprise IT and cloud environments. This role focuses on identity-driven access, next-generation network security, and cloud-based SASE platforms—not traditional perimeter-based firewall administration.

This engineer will help evolve the organization from legacy perimeter security models to a Zero Trust architecture aligned with NIST 800-207, while supporting a 24/7 critical infrastructure environment where security must balance protection, reliability, and uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Zero Trust security architecture aligned with NIST 800-207
• Engineer and operate network security controls including segmentation, inspection, and egress filtering
• Own and administer cloud-based SASE platforms (e.g., Netskope, Zscaler, Cloudflare)
• Implement and tune identity-driven access controls (Conditional Access, MFA, device posture, risk-based policies)
• Support secure access for SaaS, cloud, and on-prem applications while reducing reliance on traditional VPNs
• Collaborate closely with IAM, endpoint, cloud security, and infrastructure teams
• Partner with Security Operations to investigate and remediate access- or network-related incidents
• Develop and maintain security standards, baselines, and technical documentation
• Participate in architecture reviews and security design for new systems and applications
• Support audits and regulatory reviews related to access and network security
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role include: 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits