Zscaler
Cybersecurity
StaffTechnicalProgramManager-GovernmentAuthorizations
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“Staff Technical Program Manager - Government Authorizations at Zscaler. Skills: Government authorizations, FedRAMP, DoD programs, Continuous monitoring. Own authorization activities. Facilitate audit interviews”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
US citizen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years leading US Government compliance audits, NIST 800-53 Rev 5 knowledge, DoD Cloud Computing SRG knowledge, CNSSI 1253 knowledge, Coordinated assessment evidence collection, Proficiency with security concepts, Proficiency with continuous monitoring processes, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, U. S citizen
Nice to Have
Direct FedRAMP/DoD ATO experience, Direct ConMon submissions experience, Direct interaction with authorizing officials, Direct interaction with 3PAO assessors, Understand control objective intent, Apply control objectives to technologies, Demonstrate control effectiveness, Exceptional verbal communication skills, Exceptional written communication skills
What You'll Do.
Own authorization activities
Facilitate audit interviews
Facilitate evidence collection
Facilitate remediation activities
Evaluate authorization strategy
Adjust authorization strategy
Support continuous monitoring activities
Drive continuous improvements
Advise stakeholders on risks
Serve as primary interface
Ensure clear communication
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional execution; Partnership with Compliance Engineering; Partnership with Compliance Architecture
Communication Scope
Technical audiences; Non-technical audiences
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full Job Description
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 Staff Technical Program Manager - Government Authorizations to join our team. Although the role can be remote within the US, there is a preference for someone to work in a hybrid environment from the San Jose, CA office. This role reports to the Director, Technology, Risk & Compliance within the Exposure Management and Security Operations department. Zscaler is seeking an experienced Staff Technical Program Manager - Government Authorizations to own the end-to-end execution of authorizations and continuous monitoring activities across the F
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