Director of Vulnerability and Cloud Security

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

We are looking for an experienced Director of Vulnerability and Cloud Security to lead our team. You will drive efforts to improve security in vulnerability management, cloud security, and container runtime security. Working with cross-functional teams, you will ensure effective processes to identify and address risks. This role is a key opportunity to shape and implement strategies that protect the integrity and resilience of our systems and platforms. 

This role will be reporting to the VP, Cyber Risk & Governance and you'll be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing, and improving a comprehensive program to identify, assess, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and systems
• Overseeing and improve cloud security by addressing CSPM misconfigurations and ensuring compliance with best practices
• Developing and implementing robust container runtime security strategies, focusing on monitoring, threat detection, and mitigation within containerized environments
• Collaborating with engineering, DevOps, and IT teams to establish security standards while balancing operational efficiency
• Managing incident response efforts for vulnerabilities or emerging threats, ensuring containment, mitigation, and continuous strategy improvement

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience in information security and security operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Deep expertise in vulnerability management, including scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and vulnerability triage processes
• Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and expertise in addressing misconfigurations and implementing CSPM tools (e.g., Wiz, Crowdstrike)
• Proficiency with containerization platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and container runtime security solutions (e.g., Aqua, Wiz, Prisma Cloud)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to drive collaboration across teams and resolve complex security issues

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, along with certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC, is preferred
• Hands-on experience in incident response and leading security incident management, with expertise in application security tools like SAST, SCA, DAST, RASP, and IAST
• Broad experience in security operations across network, system, data, defensive security, and CSIRT

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