Senior Staff, Information Security Engineer

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’re looking for a Sr Staff, Information Security Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-paced cybersecurity team, reporting to the Director of Security Strategy, Transformation & Vendor Risk Management. This is a hybrid role, reporting into the Escazu, Costa Rica office 3 days a week. You will be:

• Defining security requirements and collaborating across departments (IT, Engineering, Legal, Communications, etc.) to implement new security solutions and enhancements
• Developing project charters, defining security requirements and use cases, performing testing/data analysis, and delivering reports and presentations for senior stakeholders
• Guiding and project managing the selection and implementation of security technologies and tools
• Driving continuous improvement by optimizing processes, adopting best practices, and staying updated on emerging technologies
• Creating and maintaining security policies, standards, and operational procedures

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT roles, encompassing technical program/project management, requirements analysis, security design, and solution implementation
• Demonstrated expertise in leading improvement initiatives in cybersecurity or technology, with hands-on experience in requirements gathering and risk assessment
• Experience in collaborating and communicating with stakeholders across all levels and teams in multiple geographies
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies and security best practices for SaaS and public cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks and regulations such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Certifications in Cybersecurity Management, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Expertise in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and evaluating the effectiveness and maturity of security controls in alignment with industry standards.
• Experience working with Zscaler's product portfolio or similar platforms in large-scale corporate IT or production environments, encompassing cyber threat protection, data security, zero trust networking, and risk management.

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