Senior Zero Trust Architect / Engineer
Legendcareers · Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States; Somerset, New Jersey, United States
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**Legend Biotech — Senior Zero Trust Architect / Engineer** **Location:** Bridgewater, NJ or Somerset, NJ **Team:** Information Technology --- ## Role Overview Design, implement, and govern the organization’s **Zero Trust security strategy** across **users, devices, applications, networks, data, and cloud environments**. You’ll serve as a senior technical leader driving adoption of modern security architectures that **continuously verify trust**, **minimize attack surfaces**, **enforce least-privilege access**, and **protect critical enterprise assets**. You’ll partner with **Infrastructure, Cloud, Digital Workplace, Enterprise Applications, Compliance, and Cybersecurity** to align security controls with business objectives and support a modern, flexible workforce. **Preferred hands-on experience:** **Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)** and **Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)**. --- ## Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain the enterprise **Zero Trust architecture roadmap** aligned to business and cybersecurity objectives. - Design and implement architectures based on **NIST SP 800-207**, **CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model**, and industry best practices. - Lead enterprise-wide Zero Trust transformation across **cloud, on-premises, and hybrid** environments. - Define **security reference architectures, standards, policies, and design principles**. - Conduct **architecture reviews** and guide new technology deployments. - Architect **micro-segmentation** and **software-defined perimeter** solutions. - Design secure access controls for: - Corporate networks - Data centers - Cloud environments - Third-party connectivity - Implement **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** and reduce reliance on traditional VPNs. - Modernize network access policies. - Architect and implement security across **Microsoft Azure** and **AWS** (including secure landing zones). - Implement cloud-native security controls and **posture management** capabilities. - Evaluate and improve **cloud identity and access security**. - Lead implementation of Zero Trust technologies and integrations. - Establish **security monitoring** and **continuous verification** capabilities. - Support **incident response** and **threat hunting**. - Identify security gaps and remediation opportunities via assessments and architecture reviews. - Develop **automation and orchestration** to improve security operations. - Translate regulatory/compliance requirements into technical security controls. - Participate in **risk assessments** and security audits. - Develop **metrics/KPIs** to measure Zero Trust maturity and effectiveness. - Present recommendations and risk findings to senior leadership. --- ## Requirements - **10+ years** in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or security engineering. - **5+ years** designing enterprise security architectures. - **3+ years** leading Zero Trust initiatives or enterprise identity modernization programs. - Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred). - Certifications (examples listed): - **Zscaler Certified Administrator (ZCCA)** - **Zscaler Certified Professional (ZCCP)** - **Microsoft Security** certifications - **CISSP / CCSP / Security+** (or equivalent) - **Microsoft SC-100**, **SC-200** - **Azure Solutions Architect Expert** - **GIAC** Security Certifications - Network certification - Experience in highly regulated industries (biotech, pharma, healthcare, financial services) preferred. - Technical expertise i
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