Staff Program Manager, Compliance

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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 Staff Program Manager, Compliance to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Leader of Global Commercial Compliance in the Exposure Management & Security Operations department. At Zscaler, compliance is a strategic business enabler and a foundation of customer trust. As a Staff Program Manager, Compliance, you will be at the forefront of how a global, cloud-native cybersecurity leader governs, scales, and continuously evolves its compliance posture across an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Working at the intersection of engineering, product, legal, and security, you will ensure that infrastructure, products, and processes meet and anticipate the world's most demanding standards.

Responsibilities

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→Own and drive certification programs across SOC 2 Type II, ISO frameworks, and emerging standards while developing multi-year roadmaps anchored in customer commitments
→Lead privacy & compliance readiness for the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and global privacy programs like GDPR and HIPAA
→Partner with cross-functional teams to embed Compliance-as-Code practices and Zero Trust principles into the software development life cycle
→Coordinate internal and external audits from scoping through executive readout while maintaining comprehensive documentation in GRC platforms
→Advise engineering, legal, and business units by translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance

You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

Requirements

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Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
Extensive experience in compliance, security program management, GRC, or technical auditing within enterprise SaaS, cloud-native, or cybersecurity environments
Proven track record driving large-scale, multi-framework certification programs such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP end-to-end
Hands-on experience with GRC automation tools and moving compliance programs from manual to automated, continuous monitoring
Deep understanding of global data privacy regulations and experience translating emerging regulatory frameworks into practical implementation plans

Advanced expertise in AI/ML system governance, model risk management, or automated compliance verification for generative AI applications
Professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Strong technical fluency in cloud-native architectures, Zero Trust principles, cryptographic standards, and DevSecOps workflows

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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 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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