Zscaler, Inc.
Overview
Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. 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 champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a
Director of Product Marketing - Data Security
to join our team in
San Jose . This role reports directly to the
VP of Product Marketing - Data Security . As the strategic voice for our data protection portfolio, you will partner closely with Product Management and Sales to define our market presence. You will translate complex technical capabilities—from DSPM to Zero Trust architectures—into compelling narratives that resonate with CISOs and technical practitioners alike, driving global adoption and market leadership.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Strategic Messaging:
Develop product positioning and messaging that clearly differentiates Zscaler’s Data Security solutions in a highly competitive market. Launch Orchestration:
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Sales, Enablement, and Demand Gen teams to lead high-impact product launches. Full-Funnel Content:
Create impactful content for a variety of formats and audiences—from technical buyers to business leaders—to support awareness, demand, and enablement. Sales Empowerment:
Communicate the core value proposition of our solutions to the sales organization and develop tactical tools that accelerate the end-to-end selling process. Market Intelligence:
Monitor enterprise AI trends and data security challenges to ensure our go-to-market strategy aligns with evolving customer needs.
Who You Are (Success Profile)
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. You are customer-obsessed.
You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You operate with urgency.
You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
10–12 years in enterprise product marketing, specifically within cybersecurity, cloud security, or data security. Demonstrated success in launching and scaling B2B SaaS or enterprise-grade security solutions. Deep knowledge of DSPM, data discovery/classification, data governance, compliance, SSPM, CASB, and DLP. High proficiency in go-to-market strategy development and managing complex cross-functional stakeholders. Deep understanding of enterprise AI trends, data security risks, and Zero Trust security architectures.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Proven ability to craft and deliver messaging tailored for both technical practitioners and executive-level audiences. Experience managing data risk and emerging classification technologies within complex enterprise environments. Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering; professional certifications in cybersecurity or cloud technologies.
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Zscaler’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.
The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.
Base Pay Range
$192,500 - $275,000 USD
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: Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, 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.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
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I Agree By proceeding with your application or engaging in the recruitment process with you acknowledge that we will collect, use, and store your personal information in accordance with the data privacy notice linked below. Should you have any concerns or questions about how your personal data is handled, please don't hesitate to reach out to privacy@zscaler.com .
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Zscaler’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. 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 champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a
Director of Product Marketing - Data Security
to join our team in
San Jose . This role reports directly to the
VP of Product Marketing - Data Security . As the strategic voice for our data protection portfolio, you will partner closely with Product Management and Sales to define our market presence. You will translate complex technical capabilities—from DSPM to Zero Trust architectures—into compelling narratives that resonate with CISOs and technical practitioners alike, driving global adoption and market leadership.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Strategic Messaging:
Develop product positioning and messaging that clearly differentiates Zscaler’s Data Security solutions in a highly competitive market. Launch Orchestration:
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Sales, Enablement, and Demand Gen teams to lead high-impact product launches. Full-Funnel Content:
Create impactful content for a variety of formats and audiences—from technical buyers to business leaders—to support awareness, demand, and enablement. Sales Empowerment:
Communicate the core value proposition of our solutions to the sales organization and develop tactical tools that accelerate the end-to-end selling process. Market Intelligence:
Monitor enterprise AI trends and data security challenges to ensure our go-to-market strategy aligns with evolving customer needs.
Who You Are (Success Profile)
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. You are customer-obsessed.
You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You operate with urgency.
You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
10–12 years in enterprise product marketing, specifically within cybersecurity, cloud security, or data security. Demonstrated success in launching and scaling B2B SaaS or enterprise-grade security solutions. Deep knowledge of DSPM, data discovery/classification, data governance, compliance, SSPM, CASB, and DLP. High proficiency in go-to-market strategy development and managing complex cross-functional stakeholders. Deep understanding of enterprise AI trends, data security risks, and Zero Trust security architectures.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Proven ability to craft and deliver messaging tailored for both technical practitioners and executive-level audiences. Experience managing data risk and emerging classification technologies within complex enterprise environments. Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering; professional certifications in cybersecurity or cloud technologies.
#LI-DS9 #LI-Hybrid
Zscaler’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.
The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.
Base Pay Range
$192,500 - $275,000 USD
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: Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, 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.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
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First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Website LinkedIn Profile How did you learn about this job? * If you selected Other please tell us how you learned about this job. Do you have the legal right to work in the country where you are applying to work? * Do you require a work permit, visa or additional right to work support for the country where you are applying to work? * If yes, please advise what support is needed: In what city and state is your primary residence? (e.g. San Jose, CA) * Do you currently work for, or have you previously worked for Zscaler? * Current Company * Current Title * Have you been involved in procurement or contract award activities involving Zscaler as a government employee or official? * To ensure compliance with laws on hiring government employees, please let us know if you have a potential conflict of interest. This may apply if you are a current or former government employee who is, or has been, involved in procurement or contract award activities for Zscaler products or services. I Agree In consideration of Zscaler, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries granting the opportunity to apply for a position with Zscaler, I agree (a) to use Confidential Information for the sole purpose of evaluating a position with Zscaler, (b) that I will not disclose Confidential Information to anyone outside of Zscaler, (c) that all Confidential Information disclosed by Zscaler remains the property of Zscaler, and no license or other rights to Confidential Information is granted or implied, (d) not to use the systems of my current employer to access any Confidential Information or download any Confidential Information onto the systems of my current employer, (e) immediately upon request, to return or destroy all the embodiments and copies of any Confidential Information, and (f) that “Confidential Information” means any nonpublic information disclosed to me by Zscaler, which Zscaler labels or otherwise identifies as confidential or a reasonable person would understand to be confidential.
I Agree By proceeding with your application or engaging in the recruitment process with you acknowledge that we will collect, use, and store your personal information in accordance with the data privacy notice linked below. Should you have any concerns or questions about how your personal data is handled, please don't hesitate to reach out to privacy@zscaler.com .
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Zscaler’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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