Senior Lead Zero Trust Micro Segmentation Engineer

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to drive S&P Global’s Cybersecurity Resilience and Segmentation initiatives. In this role, you will be a key technical engineer for Project Faraday, managing our global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategy and zero-trust infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses deep, hands-on expertise with Akamai Guardicore for advanced micro segmentation, Zscaler (ZIA and ZPA) platforms, and enterprise firewall technologies. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position located at our corporate facility in India. Key Responsibilities: Project Faraday Execution: Implement and own global micro-segmentation policies using Akamai Guardicore. SASE & Zero Trust Access: Deploy, configure, and manage Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) to enforce secure user access and web security. Micro segmentation & Access Control: Map network workflows into granular asset tags and enforces strict zero-trust containment profiles. Firewall Engineering: Deploy, optimize, and manage enterprise firewall technologies to secure corporate zone boundaries. Tier-3 Troubleshooting: Resolve complex routing, SASE, and network security faults using packet-level diagnostics. Required Qualifications: Experience: 8+ years in Enterprise Networking and Network Security. Micro-segmentation: Proven, hands-on experience with Guardicore platforms. SASE Platforms: Deep operational engineering experience with Zscaler (ZIA and ZPA). Firewall Expertise: Technical engineering knowledge of enterprise firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet). Core Networking: Strong mastery of BGP, OSPF, DMZ design, and hybrid-cloud network security. Work Arrangement: Must work 100% onsite at our India office. Preferred Certifications: Zscaler: Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator (ZCCA) or Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP) What’s In It For You? Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.