Senior Manager, Information Security Engineering

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

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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 .

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