Principal AI Security Architect - Remote

Zscaler; United States; Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Principal AI Security Specialist to bridge AI innovation and enterprise security. In this field-facing role, you will combine Solutions Engineering strengths with deep expertise in LLMs, RAG, and data protection, partnering with Fortune 500 executives to unlock AI power securely.

You will develop strategies, deliver demos, craft assets, and guide product feedback to strengthen the AI security field motion across the US, collaborating with GTM teams and engineering for

Qualifications

• 10+ years in customer-facing technical roles (Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Technical Advisory) in enterprise sales.
• Strong understanding of AI architectures, LLMs, RAG, and data protection.
• Solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, including Zero Trust and data loss prevention.
• Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills to translate AI tech into business value.

Responsibilities

• Architect the AI technical strategy with account teams to drive high-value AI security opportunities from discovery to close.
• Deliver tailored demos and POVs that showcase the AI security platform to executives and practitioners.
• Advise clients on AI risk, data exposure, and governance, acting as a field SME on modern AI patterns.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to feed real customer feedback into the roadmap and build scalable demo assets.
• Create reusable assets and enablement content to empower the global sales force.

Skills

AI/GenAI mastery

Solutions engineering

Enterprise security

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

LLMs

RAG

Zero Trust

Job description

Zscaler is seeking a Principal AI Security Specialist to bridge AI innovation and enterprise security. In this field-facing role, you will combine Solutions Engineering strengths with deep expertise in LLMs, RAG, and data protection, partnering with Fortune 500 executives to unlock AI power securely.

You will develop strategies, deliver demos, craft assets, and guide product feedback to strengthen the AI security field motion across the US, collaborating with GTM teams and engineering for