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Role Overview: As the SSE Architect, you will be responsible for leading the architecture and design of Secure Service Edge (SSE) solutions in multi-vendor environments to support security transformation initiatives. Your expertise in network security and experience with leading SSE platforms like Zscaler, Netskope, Palo Alto Prisma Access, or Cisco Umbrella will be essential in implementing, configuring, and optimizing SSE platforms across various vendors. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the migration plan from legacy security models to SSE, providing improvement opportunities, and leading project activities end-to-end. Collaborating with SSE technology vendors, partners, and service providers will be part of your responsibilities as you strive to evaluate new technologies and features to align with organizational needs. Additionally, engaging in training sessions to upskill internal teams on multi-vendor SSE platforms and supporting in building setups for customer DEMO/POC will be key aspects of your role. Key Responsibilities: - Act as a Technical/Solution Expert on SSE with in-depth expertise in network security, cloud-based solutions, and experience with leading SSE platforms. - Implement, configure, and optimize SSE platforms across multiple vendors. - Develop and oversee the migration plan for transitioning from legacy security models to SSE. - Provide improvement opportunities and recommendations for SASE deployment solutions. - Lead all project activities end-to-end and coordinate with SSE technology vendors, partners, and service providers. - Develop training materials and deliver workshops to upskill internal teams on multi-vendor SSE platforms. - Engage with vendors to evaluate new SSE technologies and features. - Utilize moderate to complex lab setups to recreate and solve project implementation problems. - Support in building setups for customer DEMO/POC. Qualification Required: - Relevant certifications such as Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCSA), Zscaler ZCCP, Palo Alto PCSAE, or Cisco Umbrella Specialist are a plus. - ITIL certification would be an added advantage. - BE / B.tech. / B.Sc. in EXTC/ Computer Science / Information Technology. - 8-10 years of related experience in Customer facing Organization from the SI/Telco domain. - Deep understanding and exposure across various SSSE components across multiple vendors. - Proven experience with at least two leading SSE platforms such as Netskope, Zscaler, Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella. - Hands-on expertise in integrating SSE with SD-WAN, SASE architectures, and hybrid environments. - In-depth knowledge of SSE principles, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB). - Proficiency in network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and secure web gateways (SWG). - Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and SIEM/SOAR platforms. - Good understanding and exposure of Networking in cloud computing environments. - Knowledge and exposure to automation using scripting on Python, Ansible, Rest API, JSON, Postman, etc.,
