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.
We are looking for a Transformation Architect to join our team in a remote capacity in the United States, reporting to the Director, Sales Engineering within the Commercial Americas Field Sales department.
You will drive customer engagement and solution design, providing the technical leadership and expertise necessary for deployment design and optimization.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Design and implement our Zero Trust architectures
- Gather requirements and understand specifications while evaluating existing systems
- Influence and mentor activities within the team and across the organization
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity. You are comfortable building the path as you walk it and see ambiguity as raw material to build something meaningful.
- You act like an owner. You navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, fueled by a bias for action.
- You are a problem-solver. You seek out the hardest challenges because you know solving them delivers the biggest impact.
- You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace a "challenge culture" and value candor delivered with respect.
- You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality must coexist to win for the customer.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- 10+ years of industry experience within Networking and Cybersecurity.
- An advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in technical domains, supported by advanced industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, CISSP, or similar).
- Deep knowledge of NIST Zero Trust Architecture and familiarity with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of complex Networking and Security environments across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP, or experience in adjacent domains like SD-WAN and SASE.
- A proven track record of supporting high-velocity sales cycles and driving revenue in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Knowledge and passion of AI technologies and a vision for how they will transform the future of cybersecurity.
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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 Future of Work strategy, 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.
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