Resumes show claims. We show proof. Zero Trust Engineers assessed on microsegmentation architecture, Software-Defined Perimeter deployment, and Open Policy Agent configuration — so you interview candidates, not question marks.
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Candidate A
Software Engineer
Self Reported
2024
Experience
5 years React / Frontend Development
No portfolio links
Previous Roles
X-Corp
Tech Solutions Inc.
Education
B.S. Computer Science — State University
• UNVERIFIED CLAIM
Verified ProofedVerified Engineer
ConnectDevs Intelligence Dossier
SAM TECH SCORE
98/100
CODE QUALITY
A+
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
Play Recorded Proof
const solveHardProblem = (data) => {
return data.reduce((acc, val) => {
// Verified optimal O(n) solution
return { ...acc, [val.id]: val.performance };
}, {});
};DECISION-READY DATA
You set the criteria. Scout ranked the matches. Now choose who's worth your time.
7 Years
89%
Match Score
FinTech Global
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Alex Mercer
Senior Mobile Engineer
2021 – Present
7 Years
89%
Match Score
FinTech Global
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Sarah Chen
Senior Mobile Engineer
2021 – Present
7 Years
89%
Match Score
FinTech Global
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science
2012 - 2016
David Rodriguez
Senior Mobile Engineer
2021 – Present
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Role: Junior Zero Trust Security Engineer
0-2 Years
Entry-level profile with a strong foundation in device health assessments, basic network segmentation rules, and MFA integration.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical training.
Hands-on experience configuring endpoint management and device compliance policies.
Familiarity with basic network segmentation concepts and firewall rule configuration.
Junior Developer Hourly Rate
Average Yearly Salary ~$127k /yr
Market
Signal
Compliance Push
Federal and enterprise Zero Trust mandates are creating entry points for junior engineers with security fundamentals.
Role: Mid Zero Trust Security Engineer
3-5 Years
Mid-level profile with proven expertise in SDP deployment, continuous authentication pipelines, and lateral movement prevention.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical training.
Demonstrated ability to deploy Software-Defined Perimeter solutions and configure continuous authentication flows.
Experience implementing microsegmentation policies to prevent east-west lateral movement.
Mid Developer Hourly Rate
Average Yearly Salary ~$152k /yr
Market
Signal
Enterprise Adoption
Mid-level Zero Trust Engineers with hands-on SDP experience are in acute shortage across regulated industries.
Role: Senior Zero Trust Security Engineer
6+ Years
Senior profile with deep mastery of legacy architecture modernization, policy engine design, and enterprise Zero Trust strategy.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical training.
Proven track record designing enterprise-wide Zero Trust architectures spanning hybrid cloud and legacy on-premise systems.
Experience implementing centralized policy engines such as Open Policy Agent for shift-down security automation.
Senior Developer Hourly Rate
Average Yearly Salary ~$235k /yr
Market
Signal
Strategic Scarcity
Senior Zero Trust architects with legacy modernization and OPA expertise command premium rates due to extreme talent shortage.
Traditional agencies take weeks. Our Intelligence Engine runs in parallel to deliver decision-ready profiles in real-time.
Hour 0
Signal Ingestion
You define the stack. Scout maps intent signals across 550M+ profiles.
Hours 2–24
Parallel Processing
Scout scans candidate profiles while Pilot launches multi-channel outreach. The system works asynchronously while you sleep.
Scout
Mass Ingestion
Parsing your role. Scanning 800M+ engineers. Surfacing matches—live results.
Pilot
Engagement
Sending interview invites. Tracking responses. Moving candidates to SAM—pipeline
SAM
Validation
Conducting interviews. Evaluating skills. Compiling decision-ready report now
const score = validate(dev);
if (score > 0.92) dispatch(shortlist);
Hour 48
You Receive Your Shortlist
3 Decision-Ready Profiles delivered to your dashboard.
STATUS: READY
Intelligent Shortlist
Candidates Found
1,204
Validated Skills
Zero Trust Security, Node, Go
Top Matches
03
Marketplaces show you profiles. We show you capability.
The Problem
When you browse a talent marketplace, you are guessing. You see a resume that claims '5 Years Zero Trust,' but you don't know:
Can they architect microsegmentation at the workload level, or do they only understand perimeter-based network security?
Have they successfully wrapped legacy applications in identity-aware proxies without breaking business operations?
Is their policy engine configuration production-grade or a theoretical framework that collapses under real traffic patterns?
The Solution
ConnectDevs removes the guesswork. We don't just send profiles; we send Structured Intelligence. Every candidate is interviewed by SAM against the specific Zero Trust challenges you care about. You don't guess if they are good. You know.
Unverified Claim
Zero Trust Security Developer
5 Years Experience
Verified Proof
CODE CHALLENGE
Solve a problem using algorithms
SAM INTERVIEW
Discuss alternative approaches and their trade-offs
TECH SCORE
98/100 Algorithm Score
GITHUB AUDIT
Active Open Source Contributor
For Zero Trust Security Engineers, we specifically test for microsegmentation architecture, Software-Defined Perimeter deployment, and Open Policy Agent configuration. You get the raw data before you even interview.
Agencies charge a markup every hour. We charge a flat platform fee. You keep the savings.
Number of developers
3 Devs
1
10
Role seniority
Base Salary: $120,000
Includes 35%
Zero Markup
Estimated Yearly Savings
If SAM doesn't surface interview-ready candidates your LinkedIn search missed—you pay nothing.
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Most teams hiring Zero Trust Engineers also need identity governance, cloud security posture management, and policy automation expertise.
Everything you need to know about sourcing, assessing, and hiring top Zero Trust Security Engineers through our platform.
SAM's technical interview presents candidates with lateral movement scenarios and requires them to design workload-level isolation policies. They must articulate policy enforcement point configuration and dynamic attribute evaluation. You receive a scored report showing their implementation depth.
Senior Zero Trust Engineers command average salaries around $235,000 annually due to scarcity and enterprise demand. Traditional agencies extract 25-35% placement fees. ConnectDevs operates on a flat $69/mo subscription with zero markup, drastically reducing hiring cost.
The Scout agent searches 800M+ public profiles for signals indicating SDP implementation experience and policy engine expertise. This delivers a targeted shortlist in days rather than the weeks typical of manual sourcing.
Legacy systems relying on static IP routing and implicit trust resist Zero Trust integration. Engineers without legacy modernization experience will struggle with hybrid environments. Scout filters for candidates with proven experience wrapping legacy applications in identity-aware proxies.
Traditional network engineers understand perimeter defense but often lack identity-centric architecture thinking. Zero Trust requires continuous verification across every access request. A dedicated specialist accelerates adoption and prevents costly architectural missteps during implementation.
Every ConnectDevs engagement provides raw assessment data upfront, including competency scores on policy tuning and user experience considerations. Audit the candidate's approach to graduated enforcement before investing interview time to minimize operational disruption risk.