Transformation Architect - Enterprise, Central

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

We are looking for a Transformation Architect to join our team in a remote capacity in the states of Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, or Kentucky. This role will report to the Director, Sales Engineering within the Americas Field Sales department.

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

What you’ll 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. 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 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 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 it’s hard. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent, transparent action.

What We’re 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

- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving

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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