Federal Security Compliance Lead: AI-Driven Cloud Risk

Zscaler, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Zscaler, a leading cloud security company, is seeking a Security Compliance Specialist to join our US‑facing team on a Remote to US basis. You will coordinate federal certification efforts, drive ongoing monitoring, and help scale compliant processes for growth across cloud services.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years coordinating federal assessments, strong knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53 Rev 5, FedRAMP, DoD SRG, CNSSI 1253, and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and how to secure AI‑driven solutions.
• 5+ years coordinating federal assessments and driving remediation of risks at a cloud provider.
• Deep understanding of NIST 800-53 Rev 5, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, CNSSI 1253.
• Experience evaluating security incidents for regulatory/contractual criteria.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate federal certification and authorization activities with assessors and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous monitoring by coordinating remediation and ongoing obligations.
• Develop scalable compliance processes to support business growth.

Skills

AI/ML basics

Federal assessments

Regulatory compliance

NIST 800-53 Rev 5

FedRAMP

DoD SRG

CNSSI 1253

Incident reporting

US citizenship

Information security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IS/CS/Cybersecurity

Job description

Zscaler, a leading cloud security company, is seeking a Security Compliance Specialist to join our US‑facing team on a Remote to US basis. You will coordinate federal certification efforts, drive ongoing monitoring, and help scale compliant processes for growth across cloud services.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years coordinating federal assessments, strong knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53 Rev 5, FedRAMP, DoD SRG, CNSSI 1253, and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable plans.