Principal Product Specialist (Central)
Zscaler, Louisiana, MO, United States
About
Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an
AI-forward enterprise , we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here,
impact in your role matters more than title
and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. 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 value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role We are looking for a
Principal Product Specialist for the Zero Trust Browser team
to join our Product Management team. This role offers flexible location options however needs to be available Central time, including onsite or hybrid at our San Jose office, or remote within the USA, reporting to the Director, Product Management. You will provide technical leadership for Zscaler’s Zero Trust Browser solutions, owning product success throughout the sales lifecycle. You will serve as a thought leader for browser-layer security architecture and strategy while partnering with sales and engineering to drive technical wins and product enhancements for our Zero Trust Browser offerings.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Develop technical collateral, including best practice guides, proof‑of‑value (POV) test plans, demo assets, and reference architectures to support internal teams and customer presentations
Troubleshoot and debug customer issues across evaluations and deployments, partnering closely with Engineering, Support, and Customer Success teams to drive timely resolution
Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing to drive product enhancements based on direct customer feedback, competitive insights, and market trends
Act as a post-sales subject matter expert for Customer Success and Deployment teams to help ensure successful technical implementation, adoption, and ongoing customer success
Who You Are (Success Profile)
You thrive in ambiguity. You are comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.
You are a problem‑solver. You love running toward challenges because you are laser‑focused on finding solutions, knowing that solving 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 committed to 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.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
7+ years of professional experience in product management, presales, product specialization, or professional services within the infrastructure technology or cybersecurity industry
Strong understanding of Internet and security protocols, including HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, and secure access patterns for web and private applications
Proven track record of developing technical collateral and supporting go‑to‑market initiatives that drive successful sales outcomes
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical practitioners and executive leadership
Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and customer‑facing teams
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Strong understanding of secure private application access and privileged resource access use cases in enterprise environments
Extensive experience in networking concepts and modern identity and access management (IAM) frameworks
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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.
Base Pay Range
$164,500 - $235,000 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.
Benefits
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. See more information by clicking on Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) 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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Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an
AI-forward enterprise , we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here,
impact in your role matters more than title
and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. 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 value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role We are looking for a
Principal Product Specialist for the Zero Trust Browser team
to join our Product Management team. This role offers flexible location options however needs to be available Central time, including onsite or hybrid at our San Jose office, or remote within the USA, reporting to the Director, Product Management. You will provide technical leadership for Zscaler’s Zero Trust Browser solutions, owning product success throughout the sales lifecycle. You will serve as a thought leader for browser-layer security architecture and strategy while partnering with sales and engineering to drive technical wins and product enhancements for our Zero Trust Browser offerings.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Develop technical collateral, including best practice guides, proof‑of‑value (POV) test plans, demo assets, and reference architectures to support internal teams and customer presentations
Troubleshoot and debug customer issues across evaluations and deployments, partnering closely with Engineering, Support, and Customer Success teams to drive timely resolution
Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing to drive product enhancements based on direct customer feedback, competitive insights, and market trends
Act as a post-sales subject matter expert for Customer Success and Deployment teams to help ensure successful technical implementation, adoption, and ongoing customer success
Who You Are (Success Profile)
You thrive in ambiguity. You are comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.
You are a problem‑solver. You love running toward challenges because you are laser‑focused on finding solutions, knowing that solving 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 committed to 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.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
7+ years of professional experience in product management, presales, product specialization, or professional services within the infrastructure technology or cybersecurity industry
Strong understanding of Internet and security protocols, including HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, and secure access patterns for web and private applications
Proven track record of developing technical collateral and supporting go‑to‑market initiatives that drive successful sales outcomes
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical practitioners and executive leadership
Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and customer‑facing teams
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Strong understanding of secure private application access and privileged resource access use cases in enterprise environments
Extensive experience in networking concepts and modern identity and access management (IAM) frameworks
#LI-JG1
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.
Base Pay Range
$164,500 - $235,000 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.
Benefits
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. See more information by clicking on Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) 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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