Staff Technical Program Manager - Federal AuthOps

4 hours, 3 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Cybersecurity
Zscaler

Zscaler

Zscaler is a cybersecurity pioneer providing industry-leading CASB and SASE solutions, revolutionizing internet security with a cloud-based platform that protects users worldwide.

Internet Software & Services
1K-5K
Founded 2007

Description

  • Own the end-to-end federal authorization roadmap across FedRAMP and DoD impact levels, including maintaining complete and auditable authorization packages.
  • Coordinate assessments, artifact submissions, review cycles, and official authorization communications.
  • Ensure timely and accurate Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) reporting and partner with Compliance Engineering to automate evidence collection workflows.
  • Serve as the primary interface with authorizing officials and government stakeholders to support clear communication and professional stakeholder management.
  • Establish program operating mechanisms and governance, and provide clear reporting to leadership.
  • Drive cross-functional accountability across Product, Engineering, and GTM teams.
  • Define authorization strategy, priorities, and success criteria with a product-manager mindset.
  • Drive execution from onboarding through authorization and ongoing sustainment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Security/Compliance Program Management driving complex cross-functional initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience managing federal authorization or compliance programs such as FedRAMP, DoD, or NIST-based assessments.
  • Strong ability to operate as a product-like owner with expertise in roadmap definition, prioritization, and outcome-based delivery.
  • Proven experience coordinating assessments and driving closure across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Direct experience owning or coordinating FedRAMP/DoD ATO packages, ConMon submissions, and interactions with authorizing officials is preferred.
  • Familiarity with NIST control frameworks and experience partnering with engineering teams on compliance evidence automation is preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or CISM are preferred.
  • Ability to work remotely within the US, with a preference for a hybrid arrangement from the San Jose, CA office.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $119,000 to $170,000 USD.
  • Comprehensive health plans.
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time.
  • Parental leave options.
  • Retirement options.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • In-office perks.
  • Remote or hybrid work flexibility within the US, with preference for San Jose, CA hybrid work.

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