Staff Technical Program Manager – Government Authorizations

Zscaler

Staff Technical Program Manager focused on government authorizations within Zscaler. Leading compliance audits and assurance activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $122,500 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the authorization activities (SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs) across all impact levels
Facilitate audit interviews, evidence collection and remediation activities
Evaluate and adjust authorization strategy based on evolving certification programs (FedRAMP 20x), requirements and technology
Support continuous monitoring activities (incident response/reporting, access reviews, vulnerability scan analysis, change reviews) and drive continuous improvements based on lessons learned in partnership with Compliance Engineering and Compliance Architecture
Advise relevant stakeholders on the current and future risks to authorization activities
Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders and 3PAO to ensure clear communication for driving authorization activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience leading US Government compliance audits and the remediation of risks tracked in the POA&M
Deep understanding of NIST 800-53 Rev 5, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, CNSSI 1253 and how the control requirements translate to practical implementations of GRC controls in distributed environments
Proven experience coordinating assessment evidence collection activities across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency with fundamental security concepts and continuous monitoring processes
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Must be a U.S citizen, U.S Secret or Top Secret security clearance is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

authorization activitiesaudit interviewsevidence collectionremediation activitiescontinuous monitoringincident responsevulnerability scan analysisNIST 800-53 Rev 5DoD Cloud Computing SRGGRC controls

Soft Skills

stakeholder communicationrisk assessmentleadershipcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

U.S Secret security clearanceTop Secret security clearance