SASE Architect

Industry: pharma

• Experience in designing full SASE architecture stack (end-to-end).
• Expertise in Secure Web Gateway (Zscaler ZIA, Netskope, etc.).
• Strong skills in Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) integration.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access principles and platforms.
• Experience in Firewall-as-a-Service implementation and policy design.
• Proven ability to author concise, stakeholder-ready target state strategies.
• Formal experience in Security Standard (BSS) authoring aligned to governance frameworks.
• Hands-on mapping experience to ISO 27002:2022 controls.
• Ability to conduct structured gap analysis against countermeasure catalogues.

Nice to have:

• Experience with hybrid network and SD-WAN integration.
• Prior authorship of reference architecture documents.
• Familiarity with proprietary security framework like BAFS.
• Knowledge in the pharma/life sciences sector.
• TOGAF or SABSA certification.

• Develop SASE Discovery & Target State Strategy document.
• Create a formal Bayer Security Standard with mapping to existing security frameworks.
• Draft Mini-SoW Task Orders for project approval.
• Produce detailed documentation adhering to Client’s BAFS framework.
• Map technology requirements to ISO 27002:2022 controls.

This role involves hands-on architecture and governance documentation in a rapidly evolving environment. The consultant will be expected to work autonomously and draft documents that adhere to strict security guidelines. Knowledge of regulatory environments is a plus, especially in the pharma sector.