Director, Product Management, ZIA

About the Position

We are looking for a Director, Product Management, ZIA to join our team. This is a hybrid role, based in San Jose, CA, reporting to the VP, Product Management in the Product Management department. At Zscaler, we are on a mission to make the internet safe for every user, anywhere. In this role, you will lead Zscaler ZIA offerings including Zero Trust Firewall, DNS Security, IPS and new platform initiatives shaping the strategic direction of our ZIA and cybersecurity products and making a lasting impact on our global customer base.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) offering including Zero Trust Firewall, DNS Security, IPS and new platform initiatives and working closely with Secure Web Gateway and Cybersecurity teams in alignment with company objectives and customer needs
• Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to bring products to market and ensure their success
• Engage directly with customers to understand their challenges, gather product feedback, and identify new opportunities
• Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life, ensuring that products meet and exceed customer expectations
• Act as the internal subject matter expert, providing training and support to sales and cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• Proven track record in product management with a strong focus on cybersecurity solutions
• Technical proficiency with Firewall, IPS, DNS, SSL/TLS inspection, Proxy Architecture, SWG, and HTTP/S at scale
• Deep understanding of SSE and SASE market landscape.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to Have

• Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
• Experience leveraging AI/ML models to enhance automated malware detection, threat intelligence, or real-time security analytics
• Direct familiarity with cloud-based security solutions, specifically Zscaler's architecture and offerings
• Master’s degree or MBA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

We Offer

• Competitive base salary range: $199,500 - $285,000 USD
• Comprehensive and inclusive benefits program
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

About the Company

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback.

Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Note: 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.