Director, Product Management, ZIA

San Jose · USD 199,500-285,000 · Hybrid · Posted Sep 28, 2026

At a glance

The Director, Product Management, ZIA will lead Zscaler's ZIA offerings, including Zero Trust Firewall, DNS Security, and IPS.
This role involves shaping the strategic direction of cybersecurity products and managing the entire product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life.
The position is based in San Jose, CA, and requires a hybrid work approach.

Define and drive Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) offerings including Zero Trust Firewall, DNS Security, IPS, and new platform initiatives.
Work closely with Secure Web Gateway and Cybersecurity teams in alignment with company objectives and customer needs.
Collaborate with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to bring products to market.
Engage directly with customers to understand challenges, gather feedback, and identify new opportunities.
Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life.
Act as the internal subject matter expert, providing training and support to sales and cross-functional teams.

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions.
Proven track record in product management with a strong focus on cybersecurity solutions.
Technical proficiency with Firewall, IPS, DNS, SSL/TLS inspection, Proxy Architecture, SWG, and HTTP/S at scale.
Deep understanding of SSE and SASE market landscape.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency.
Experience leveraging AI/ML models to enhance automated malware detection, threat intelligence, or real-time security analytics.
Direct familiarity with cloud-based security solutions, specifically Zscaler's architecture and offerings.
Master’s degree or MBA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.