Principal IAM Systems Engineer

Zscaler•San Jose, CA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of 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 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 make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Our general and administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&A team provides a strong foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world’s cloud security leader. We are looking for a Principal IAM Systems Engineer to join our G&A team. This role is hybrid and based in our San Jose, CA office three days a week. Reporting to the Director, Identity and Access Management, you will be responsible for:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of hands-on experience managing and supporting IAM systems, and 4+ years of software development experience
Expertise in IAM platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, with in-depth knowledge of RBAC, MFA, and protocols like OAuth2 and SAML
Experience with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP and NIST
U.S. citizenship due to the nature of the customers assigned to this role

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating and implementing PAM solutions including integrations
Certifications in IAM or Security such as CISSP or Okta Certified Consultant
Direct experience in IAM integrations and migrations related to M&A activities

Responsibilities

Leading and implementing architecture, automation, and operations of FedRAMP IAM services, ensuring strict adherence to RBAC models and compliance requirements
Driving IAM engineering initiatives including identity proofing workflows and zero-trust aligned access patterns
Managing migration activities related to mergers and acquisitions for integration into IAM systems
Leading the strategy and implementation of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions including integrations and rollout
Participating in on-call rotations and audits to address IAM incidents and ensure regulatory compliance