Transformation Architect SLEDHigher Education, Central

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile efficient resilient and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of 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 believe in transparency and value constructive honest debatewere 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 youre enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If youre driven by purpose thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Transformation Architect to join our SLED/Higher Education team in a remote capacity (central terrioty) reporting to the Sr. Director Sales Engineering within the Public Sector Field Sales department.

You will drive customer engagement and solution design providing the technical leadership and expertise necessary for deployment design and optimization.

What youll do (Role Expectations)

• Design and implement our Zero Trust architectures
• Gather requirements and understand specifications while evaluating existing systems
• Influence and mentor activities within the team and across the organization

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. Youre 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 are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedbackknowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
• You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
• You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems user needs and technical concepts into clear simple and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
• You lead with integrity. You do the right thing even when its hard. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent transparent action.

What Were Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 10 years of industry experience within Networking and Cybersecurity
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in technical domains supported by advanced relevant industry certifications
• Deep knowledge of NIST Zero Trust Architecture and familiarity with applicable laws regulations and industry best practices
• Comprehensive understanding of Networking and Security environments

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience as a customer-facing technology promoter
• Additional cloud expertise or experience in adjacent technical domains
• Proven track record supporting Enterprise Large Enterprise and Major accounts

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