About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world's largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our 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 say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. 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 be part of the team that's helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are looking for a Principal Vulnerability Management Engineer to join our Product Security team in a hybrid capacity, based out of our Bangalore office three days a week. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Information Security Engineering. You will bring your vision and passion to a team of cloud architects and security experts who have built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up. You will play a critical role in enhancing our services and enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility through a secure, cloud-first strategy.

What You'll Do (Role Expectations)

Lead the Vulnerability Management team in conducting regular vulnerability assessments and scans using industry-leading tools
Analyze and interpret scan results to identify vulnerabilities and assess their risk while providing detailed remediation guidance
Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and development teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and ensure secure deployment practices
Develop and maintain automated processes for vulnerability scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking

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)

12+ years of experience with at least 7 years focused on hands-on vulnerability management and platform operation for network, web, and endpoint detection
Proficiency with vulnerability scanners including Tenable, Qualys, Wiz, Crowdstrike, Burp Suite, and OWASP ZAP
Deep understanding of security principles, attack vectors, and monitoring to ensure timely and effective risk management
Proven experience working effectively with geographically distributed teams

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python or PowerShell, along with experience in automation tools like Tines and ticketing systems such as Avalor UVM or Nucleus
Familiarity with CI/CD systems and DevSecOps practices within a fast-paced environment
Expertise in securing cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud using cloud-native security methodologies

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

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

Learn more about Zscaler's Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

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

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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.