Staff Program Manager, Compliance

Zscaler; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; Hybrid; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In‑office perks, and more!

Job summary

Zscaler, a cloud‑native cybersecurity leader, seeks a Staff Program Manager, Compliance in a Hybrid role reporting to Global Commercial Compliance. You will drive certifications, lead privacy readiness, and embed Compliance‑as‑Code in the SDLC while coordinating audits across global teams.

Collaborating with engineering, legal, and product, you will translate complex regulations into actionable guidance, shaping the company’s evolving compliance posture in a dynamic regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and how they apply to compliance within enterprise SaaS/cloud environments.
• Extensive experience in compliance, security program management, GRC, or technical auditing in cloud-native or cybersecurity settings.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end certification programs like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP.
• Hands-on experience moving compliance programs from manual to automated, continuous monitoring using GRC tools.
• Deep understanding of global data privacy regulations and translating frameworks into practical plans.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive multi-year certification roadmaps anchored in customer commitments across SOC 2 Type II, ISO frameworks, and emerging standards.
• Lead privacy and compliance readiness for EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, GDPR, and HIPAA programs.
• Embed Compliance-as-Code and Zero Trust concepts into the software development lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal and external audits from scoping to executive readouts with thorough documentation in GRC systems.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for engineering, legal, and business units.

Skills

AI/ML governance

Compliance program management

Certification programs

GRC automation

Data privacy regulations

Tools

GRC automation tools

Job description

Role

We are looking for a Staff Program Manager, Compliance to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Leader of Global Commercial Compliance in the Exposure Management & Security Operations department. At Zscaler, compliance is a strategic business enabler and a foundation of customer trust. As a Staff Program Manager, Compliance, you will be at the forefront of how a global, cloud‑native cybersecurity leader governs, scales, and continuously evolves its compliance posture across an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Working at the intersection of engineering, product, legal, and security, you will ensure that infrastructure, products, and processes meet and anticipate the world's most demanding standards.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Own and drive certification programs across SOC 2 Type II, ISO frameworks, and emerging standards while developing multi‑year roadmaps anchored in customer commitments
• Lead privacy & compliance readiness for the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and global privacy programs like GDPR and HIPAA
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to embed Compliance‑as‑Code practices and Zero Trust principles into the software development life cycle
• Coordinate internal and external audits from scoping through executive readout while maintaining comprehensive documentation in GRC platforms
• Advise engineering, legal, and business units by translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're 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 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.

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI‑driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• Extensive experience in compliance, security program management, GRC, or technical auditing within enterprise SaaS, cloud‑native, or cybersecurity environments
• Proven track record driving large‑scale, multi‑framework certification programs such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP end‑to‑end
• Hands‑on experience with GRC automation tools and moving compliance programs from manual to automated, continuous monitoring
• Deep understanding of global data privacy regulations and experience translating emerging regulatory frameworks into practical implementation plans

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced expertise in AI/ML system governance, model risk management, or automated compliance verification for generative AI applications
• Professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Strong technical fluency in cloud‑native architectures, Zero Trust principles, cryptographic standards, and DevSecOps workflows

Benefits

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In‑office perks, and more!

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.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

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