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Cybersecurity Jobs lists this Director, Cybersecurity Engineering opportunity in rahway, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead strategy, architecture, implementation, and operations for an enterprise Zero Trust program while driving a Zscaler-based SASE platform across Merck’s environment.
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, integrate, maintain, and continuously enhance a Zscaler-based SASE platform to enable secure access for users, applications, and workloads across the organization.
Partner with infrastructure, networking, cloud, cybersecurity, application teams, and business stakeholders to apply Zero Trust principles and network security solutions across enterprise systems and platforms.
Oversee implementation and operations for security technologies, including configuration, monitoring, detection, and response to maintain operational excellence and a strong security posture.
Define Zero Trust engineering standards, mentor and develop team members, and identify opportunities to leverage AI-driven capabilities for threat detection, automation, security analytics, and operational efficiency.
Stay current on advancements in Zero Trust , cloud security, network security, AI security , and emerging technologies to evaluate and adopt solutions that support organizational security strategy.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Relevant industry certifications, including Zscaler certifications , CISSP , CIAM , or similar credentials (highly desirable).
Advanced hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Zscaler solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
10+ years of experience in Information Technology.
5+ years designing, implementing, and managing Zero Trust and Zscaler security initiatives .
Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, methodologies, and technologies .
Expertise in AI Security , network security , endpoint security , and cloud security architecture .
Experience with firewalls , intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) , network segmentation , and secure remote access technologies .
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to learn and apply emerging technologies and strong communication and collaboration capabilities.
Extensive experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) , Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) , Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) , cloud security , network transformation , and enterprise-scale Zero Trust security engineering programs.
Proven success leading high-performing Zero Trust engineering teams, supporting complex security transformations, and guiding IT and security teams in implementing and operating Zero Trust principles.
Technologies
Zero Trust
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Zscaler
Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
AI Security
Firewalls
Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)
Network segmentation
Secure remote access technologies
Cloud security
Network security
Endpoint security
Certificate Services
Operational Technology (OT) Security
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Additional Information
Location: Rahway, NJ (remote)
Salary: USD 156,900 - 247,000 per yearly
Travel requirements: 10%
Flexible work arrangements: Remote
Shift: 1st - Day
Relocation: No
VISA sponsorship: No
Hazardous material(s): N/A
Employee status: Regular
Job posting end date: 10/3/2026 (effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed end date)
Requisition ID: R
Employee type: Regular
US and Puerto Rico residents only: Accommodation link available for application or hiring process
Required Skills
Application Security
Certificate Services
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Security
Communication
Corporate Security Management
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Analytics
Cybersecurity Operations
Delivery of Security Applications
Design Applications
Endpoint Security Management
Information Security
IT Security Architecture
Network Security
Network Segmentation
Operational Technology (OT) Security
Security Analysis
Security Configuration Management
Security Engineering
Security Fundamentals
Security Infrastructure
Security Monitoring {+ 10 more}
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