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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.\nWe 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.\nRole\nWe are looking for a Security Compliance Specialist to join our team. This is a Remote to US role, reporting to the Director, Technology Risk & Compliance in the Exposure Management & Security Operations department. This role supports federal governance, risk, and compliance activities by coordinating certification and authorization efforts, executing assessments with independent assessors, and helping drive continuous monitoring across the federal environment. The role enables business growth by supporting the addition of new services into the authorization boundary and contributing to the development of scalable, effective compliance processes.\nWhat you’ll do (Role Expectations)\nSupport federal certification and authorization activities by coordinating and executing compliance assessments with independent assessors and internal stakeholders\nDrive continuous monitoring efforts by coordinating and executing remediation efforts and ongoing compliance obligations\nContribute to the development, refinement, and execution of scalable compliance processes to support business growth\nWho You Are (Success Profile)\nYou thrive in ambiguity, easily building the path as you walk it and viewing a dynamic environment as a prime opportunity to build something meaningful.\nYou act like an owner with a strong bias for action and a deep care for the outcomes of your work, navigating seamlessly between high-level compliance strategy and hands-on execution.\nYou champion simplicity by distilling complex regulatory guidelines and technical compliance concepts into clear, actionable, and focus-driven plans.\nYou think at scale, connecting your daily efforts to the broader organization's mission and building robust compliance processes designed to support global growth.\nYou lead with integrity, holding yourself and your teammates to high standards of accountability while building trust through consistent, transparent action.\nWhat We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)\nFoundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain\n5+ years of experience coordinating federal assessments, collecting and validating control evidence, and driving remediation of risks at a cloud service provider\nDeep understanding of NIST 800-53 Rev 5, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, CNSSI 1253, and proficiency with fundamental security concepts and continuous monitoring processes\nExperience evaluating security incidents against established regulatory and contractual criteria to determine reportability against U.S. Federal incident reporting obligations, documenting assessment rationale, tracking timelines, and partnering cross-functionally to streamline reporting workflows\nMust be a U.S. citizen due to the nature of customers.\nBachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to manage multiple priorities and drive follow-through\nWhat Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)\nProven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency\nFamiliarity with cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments, including how new products or services are assessed and incorporated into an authorized boundary\nAbility to understand the intent of control objectives across various technologies and exceptionally communicate effectiveness to both technical and non-technical audiences\nActive US Government Secret or Top-Secret security clearance is highly preferred\n#LI-AJ1 #LI-Remote\nZscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nThe base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.\nBase Pay Range\n$118,000—$148,000 USD\nAt 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.\nOur Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. 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