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Architect and maintain test automation infrastructure for cloud security platform and mentor junior engineers. | 12+ years experience with Python programming, networking protocols, cloud security, AI/ML knowledge, and SaaS test automation. | About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer – Test Automation Infrastructure (ZIA Core) to join our team. This is a hybrid (3 days per week in San Jose, CA office) role, reporting to the Sr Manager, Software Engineering, QA in the ZIA Engineering team. In this role you will own the architecture, development, and maintenance of a high-scale system test automation infrastructure for ZIA Core Datapath, a cloud security platform processing 400B+ transactions daily. You will build repeatable automation suites for L4-L7 technologies, validate cloud firewall and tunneling stacks, diagnose customer issues, and mentor engineers while driving continuous regression optimization. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Collaborate with cross-functional teams during design, development, and maintenance of cloud-based software solutions Architect, design, develop, and maintain a scalable system test automation infrastructure for a cloud product processing 400B+ transactions per day Build repeatable automation suites to validate L4–L7 technologies, including cloud firewall, IPsec/GRE tunneling, load balancers, IPS/IDS, and routing/switching Act as an owner and advocate for testing at scale, pushing the limits of the software under test through proficient coding methodologies and strong debugging/troubleshooting Mentor and guide junior engineers, take full ownership of features, and continuously optimize the regression cycle Who You Are (Success Profile) You are a pragmatic builder obsessed with creating, iterating, and shipping, balancing technical excellence with the need to deliver value to users quickly. You act like an owner with a deep passion for the mission, operating with integrity and seamlessly navigating between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You are driven by innovation and technical curiosity, continuously energized by solving complex challenges and finding scalable, secure solutions. You operate with urgency and a bias for action, understanding that speed and quality go hand in hand to deliver high-impact results. You are a high-trust collaborator who thrives on open feedback and clarity, driving collective success and building strong team alignment. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain 12+ years of overall experience with strong programming skills in building test automation frameworks in Python Solid understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP(S), TLS, PKI, DNS, DHCP, VPN, HA, routing and switching, and tunneling methods such as IPsec/GRE Strong background in L3, L4, and L7 filtering policies, with hands-on exposure to load balancers, IPS/IDS, and routers Proven experience in manual and automated functional, integration, performance, and scale testing for cloud security/SaaS products, including test plan and test case creation Excellent debugging/troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex network infrastructure, HTTP/SSL, and firewall issues in customer environments What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Experience leveraging AI-assisted coding, static/dynamic analysis, or intelligent automation tools to improve test coverage and engineering productivity Hands-on experience with traffic generators, performance/load testing tools, and fuzzing techniques Track record of mentoring junior engineers and leading large-scale test automation or quality initiatives for distributed cloud systems #LI-KM9 #LI-Hybrid Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $157,500—$225,000 USD At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including: Various health plans Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options Education reimbursement In-office perks, and more! Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here. By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
Architect and maintain high-scale test automation infrastructure for cloud security platform and mentor junior engineers. | 12+ years experience with strong Python programming and deep networking and cloud security knowledge. | About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer, ZIA Core Datapath to join our team. This is a hybrid (3 days per week in San Jose, CA office) role, reporting to the Sr Manager, Software Engineering, QA in the ZIA Engineering team. In this role you will own the architecture, development, and maintenance of a high-scale system test automation infrastructure for ZIA Core Datapath, a cloud security platform processing 400B+ transactions daily. You will build repeatable automation suites for L4-L7 technologies, validate cloud firewall and tunneling stacks, diagnose customer issues, and mentor engineers while driving continuous regression optimization. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Collaborate with cross-functional teams during design, development, and maintenance of cloud-based software solutions Architect, design, develop, and maintain a scalable system test automation infrastructure for a cloud product processing 400B+ transactions per day Build repeatable automation suites to validate L4–L7 technologies, including cloud firewall, IPsec/GRE tunneling, load balancers, IPS/IDS, and routing/switching Act as an owner and advocate for testing at scale, pushing the limits of the software under test through proficient coding methodologies and strong debugging/troubleshooting Mentor and guide junior engineers, take full ownership of features, and continuously optimize the regression cycle Who You Are (Success Profile) You are a pragmatic builder obsessed with creating, iterating, and shipping, balancing technical excellence with the need to deliver value to users quickly. You act like an owner with a deep passion for the mission, operating with integrity and seamlessly navigating between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You are driven by innovation and technical curiosity, continuously energized by solving complex challenges and finding scalable, secure solutions. You operate with urgency and a bias for action, understanding that speed and quality go hand in hand to deliver high-impact results. You are a high-trust collaborator who thrives on open feedback and clarity, driving collective success and building strong team alignment. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain 12+ years of overall experience with strong programming skills in building test automation frameworks in Python Solid understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, HTTP(S), TLS, PKI, DNS, DHCP, VPN, HA, routing and switching, and tunneling methods such as IPsec/GRE Strong background in L3, L4, and L7 filtering policies, with hands-on exposure to load balancers, IPS/IDS, and routers Proven experience in manual and automated functional, integration, performance, and scale testing for cloud security/SaaS products, including test plan and test case creation Excellent debugging/troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex network infrastructure, HTTP/SSL, and firewall issues in customer environments What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Experience leveraging AI-assisted coding, static/dynamic analysis, or intelligent automation tools to improve test coverage and engineering productivity Hands-on experience with traffic generators, performance/load testing tools, and fuzzing techniques Track record of mentoring junior engineers and leading large-scale test automation or quality initiatives for distributed cloud systems #LI-KM9 #LI-Hybrid Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $157,500—$225,000 USD At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including: Various health plans Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options Education reimbursement In-office perks, and more! Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here. By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
Lead architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, secure control plane and platform services with cross-team leadership and mentorship. | 3+ years in software engineering with expertise in distributed systems, modern languages (Java, Go, Python), system design, and AI tool integration. | About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Sr. Software Development Engineer (Controlplane) to join our team. This is a hybrid (in office 3 days a week in San Jose, CA) role, reporting to the Manager, Software Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department. In this role, you will lead the design and development of highly scalable, resilient, and secure control plane platform services that power the Zero Trust Exchange. You will drive architecture, influence technical strategy across teams, and deliver platform capabilities that improve reliability, operability, and developer velocity. The ideal candidate pairs deep distributed systems expertise with strong cross-functional leadership and a pragmatic, execution-focused mindset. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of large-scale control plane and platform services with a strong focus on scalability, availability, security, and operational excellence Drive complex cross-team technical initiatives, align stakeholders on architecture and execution plans, and ensure high-quality delivery against business and engineering priorities Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, reliability risks, and architectural gaps across distributed systems, improving performance, observability, and long-term maintainability Set a high technical bar through design reviews, code reviews, engineering best practices, and hands-on mentorship of senior engineers across the organization Evaluate and apply emerging technologies, including AI-assisted engineering workflows where appropriate, to improve developer productivity, system intelligence, and product delivery outcomes Who You Are (Success Profile) You act like an owner with a passion for the mission, operating with integrity and navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You are a dedicated problem-solver who is energized by complex technical challenges and focused on delivering high-impact outcomes. You are a high-trust collaborator who embraces a challenge culture with candid feedback, respect, and shared ambition for team success. You embody a true growth mindset, continuously developing your skills, seeking feedback, and bringing purpose to your work. You champion simplicity by distilling complex problems and technical concepts into clear, actionable plans and precise communication. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving 3+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems and backend platform services Deep expertise in system design, microservices architecture, API design, data modeling, and operating highly available, fault-tolerant services in production environments Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, Go, or Python, with a track record of delivering production-grade software Experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teams, driving architectural decisions, and influencing engineering direction beyond immediate team boundaries Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, observability, reliability engineering, and secure software development practices What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Experience applying AI-forward engineering practices, such as developer copilots, intelligent automation, AI-assisted incident analysis, or ML/LLM-powered platform capabilities, to improve engineering productivity or product outcomes Experience building control plane, policy, identity, security, or other mission-critical platform systems in a SaaS or cybersecurity environment Experience mentoring senior engineers and serving as a recognized technical leader for architecture, operational excellence, and engineering standards across an organization #LI-KM9 #LI-Hybrid Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $115,500—$165,000 USD At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including: Various health plans Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options Education reimbursement In-office perks, and more! Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here. By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
Lead and mentor IT Security Engineers to secure the enterprise using Zscaler products and manage company-wide security initiatives. | 7+ years IT security engineering experience with 2+ years technical team management and expertise in Zero Trust and cloud architecture, U.S. citizenship required. | About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Manager of IT Security Engineering to join our team. This is a Remote within the United States (with a hybrid preference for San Jose, CA) role,reporting to the Director- Zscaler on Zscaler in the IT Infrastructure department. We are seeking a hands-on Manager of IT Security Engineering to lead the team responsible for securing our global enterprise using Zscaler’s own security products. In this role, you will own delivery of our internal security stack, drive our Zscaler on Zscaler Customer Zero program by deploying products internally ahead of market release, and lead company-wide security initiatives. Remaining technically deep, you will roll up your sleeves alongside your engineers, serve as the internal subject matter expert on Zero Trust deployment architecture, policy design, and rollout strategy, and mentor a high-performing engineering team. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of IT Security Engineers, remaining actively technical by reviewing configurations, collaborating on troubleshooting, and directly driving deployment projects Drive Customer Zero initiatives, deploying our internal security platforms ahead of market release, coordinating direct feedback with product and engineering, and guiding internal adoption of new Zero Trust capabilities Manage company-wide, cross-functional security projects and system deployments from inception to execution, aligning with IT, networking, endpoint, and application groups to guarantee seamless integration Establish, deploy, and continuously monitor enterprise-grade IT security standards across networks, endpoints, applications, and cloud environments, including Zero Trust frameworks and proactive threat mitigation Contribute to Zero Trust design and implementation, managing policy optimization, access control, SSL decryption, segmentation, and secure connectivity while overseeing corporate IT security operations Who You Are (Success Profile) You thrive in ambiguity, navigating dynamic environments with ease and seeing unstructured challenges as opportunities to build meaningful solutions. You act like an owner, bringing passion, integrity, and a strong bias for action to every project while balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution. You are customer-obsessed, anchoring your decisions in solving real-world challenges and advocating for the needs of internal and external stakeholders. You are driven by innovation, leveraging deep curiosity and technical expertise to solve complex security problems in a scalable manner. You think at scale, connecting day-to-day security engineering with the broader organizational mission to build sustainable, long-term enterprise systems. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving 7+ years of experience in IT security engineering or a related field, including 2+ years of prior experience managing technical teams Experience with Zero Trust solutions and technologies, including identity verification, role-based access control, network segmentation, and posture checking Deep understanding of cloud architecture and cloud security challenges and solutions, along with strong fundamentals in operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), networking, access control, and authentication Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving technology rollouts across a large organization Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical work into customer- or executive-facing narratives, with U.S. citizenship required due to customer compliance requirements What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Hands-on Zscaler experience with platforms such as Zscaler Internet Access, Zscaler Private Access, Zscaler Digital Experience, and Zero Trust Branch Experience with security appliances and applications, primarily hands-on configuration of SSL/TLS inspection, content filtering, firewall rules, DLP, vulnerability and threat detection, endpoint security, and access management Network troubleshooting experience, including familiarity with tools such as ping, traceroute, MTR, and network protocol analyzers like tcpdump and Wireshark #LI-YC2 #LI-Remote Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $137,200—$196,000 USD At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including: Various health plans Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options Education reimbursement In-office perks, and more! Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here. By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
Lead a team to enhance Insider Risk, Data Protection, AI Security, and Federal Security maturity and manage emerging technology investments. | 8+ years experience with 3+ years management, AI/ML security understanding, U.S. citizenship, and knowledge of NIST, Fedramp, and CMMC frameworks required. | About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Senior Manager, Information Security Engineering to join our team. This is a Remote role, reporting to the Senior Architect, Information Security Engineering in the Enterprise Security department. Driven by continued growth within our Enterprise Security organization, this pivotal leadership role will guide substantial emerging technology investments over the next few years across key domains including Insider Risk, Data Protection/DLP, AI Security, and Federal Security. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) Drive maturity across Insider Risk, Data Protection/DLP, AI Security, and Federal Security Lead a high-performing team of analysts and engineers Drive a strategy for future programs and security investments Work cross functionally with other teams across security and Zscaler Develop threat scenarios and associated risks Who You Are (Success Profile) You thrive in ambiguity, comfortably charting the path forward in a dynamic environment and viewing uncertainty as an opportunity to build meaningful solutions. You are a natural problem-solver who is energized by complex challenges, knowing that tackling the hardest problems delivers the greatest long-term impact. You operate with urgency and a strong bias for action, consistently delivering high-quality, impactful results quickly without compromising excellence. You think at scale, connecting day-to-day execution to the broader global mission while building sustainable, long-term processes and teams. You are resilient and adaptable, maintaining composure in high-pressure situations and guiding your team through organizational complexity with a steady, positive hand. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain 8+ years of experience, including 3+ years of management experience Experience running functional programs and developing and configuring security controls Familiarity with security frameworks, including NIST, Fedramp, and CMMC U.S. citizenship due to the nature of the customers assigned to this role What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Hands-on technical experience with Zscaler tools related to Insider Risk, Data Protection/DLP, AI Security, and Federal Security Experience with mergers and acquisitions from a security perspective Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving #LI-AJ1 #LI-Remote Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $188,000—$235,000 USD At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including: Various health plans Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options Education reimbursement In-office perks, and more! Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here. By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
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