Security Compliance Architect

Zscaler•San Jose, CA

20h•$143,500 - $205,000•Remote

About The Position

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. 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 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform. We 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. We are looking for a Security Compliance Architect to join our team. This is a San Jose, CA preferred; remote candidates will be considered for the role, which is reporting to the Director, Technology Risk & Compliance in the Exposure Management & Security Operations department. You will shape and scale security compliance across highly regulated cloud environments, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical technical and operational solutions. By working closely with cross-functional teams, you will support authorization efforts, strengthen control maturity, and build scalable compliance practices that enable business growth.

Requirements

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
8+ years of experience in security compliance, security architecture, GRC, cloud security, or related fields
Demonstrated experience with FedRAMP compliance programs, authorization support, and DoD IL5 requirements
Deep familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and applying security controls in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud
Strong documentation, program management, and cross-functional collaboration skills with experience automating compliance activities

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and deploying AI-forward automated solutions for control monitoring, evidence gathering, and compliance workflow optimization within regulated cloud frameworks
Experience with privacy, data protection, or privacy-by-design programs
Experience with additional frameworks such as CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, FIPS 140-2/140-3, or StateRAMP

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of security compliance architecture for cloud environments subject to FedRAMP and DoD IL5 requirements
Interpret and operationalize control requirements from frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, and the DoD Cloud Computing SRG
Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to build compliant, scalable, and secure solutions
Drive audit readiness and serve as a compliance architect SME for assessors, auditors, customers, and internal stakeholders
Conduct gap assessments, identify control deficiencies, and partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement automation solutions for compliance operations