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Principal AI Security Specialist - East

Zscaler · Remote - Massachusetts, USA; Remote - New Jersey, USA; Remote - New York, USA; Remote - Pennsylvania, USA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 61 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Zscaler's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zscaler
high
286 stale, 19 reposted of 370 open
Hiring momentum
564 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

The Principal AI Security Specialist at Zscaler will work closely with enterprise account teams to develop and execute technical sales strategies focused on AI security. This role involves delivering impactful demonstrations of Zscaler's AI security platform, advising clients on AI-related security risks, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product offerings based on customer feedback. The specialist will also create technical assets and enablement content to support the sales force in a rapidly evolving market.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zscaler as an employer.

What you need

  • Deep Fluency in AI/GenAI: Strong foundational knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), MCP orchestration patterns, and the inherent security risks associated with them.
  • 10+ Years of Solutions Engineering Mastery: A proven track record in a customer-facing technical role (Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Technical Advisory) navigating complex, enterprise-level sales cycles.
  • Enterprise Security Foundations: Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles, including Zero Trust architecture, data loss prevention (DLP), cloud-native security platforms, and API integrations.
  • Elite Executive Communication: Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills, with a demonstrated ability to seamlessly translate complex AI architectures into tangible business value and security outcomes.
  • Collaborate and Co-elevate: Successfully work cross-functionally with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and other go-to-market teams in a hyper-growth, rapidly evolving market.

Nice to have

  • Hands-on AI Prototyping: Interacting with LLM APIs, scripting, creating agentic automation routines, and building lightweight AI applications.
  • Advanced AI Risk Expertise: Direct experience helping enterprises deploy production AI technologies while navigating data leakage, model governance, compliance frameworks, and shadow AI usage.
  • Scale & Enablement Focus: A history of creating high-impact field assets, technical workshops, and competitive positioning content that helps broader go-to-market teams win.

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond the listed locations.
  • Salary range provided but excludes commission/bonus/equity details.
  • Role requires navigating complex enterprise-level sales cycles, which may involve significant travel or client interaction.
  • The position emphasizes a fast-evolving market, which may imply a need for continuous learning and adaptation.

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Listed by Zscaler on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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