Zscaler Technical Product Owner

Zscaler Technical Product Owner Location: Whippany, NJ area – candidates will need to come onsite 2 days/week. Contract: 6 months to convert to full time. Client notes: For this TPO role, the team seeks someone who has a technical background – ideally networking or security, with exposure to Zero Trust Architecture projects. They wish the applicant to have learned Project Management/Product Ownership/Agile over their career, as the ideal profile is a technical professional transitioning into product ownership. Responsibilities Expertise in discovery and documentation of business requirements, covering desired outcomes, capability roadmaps, and high‑level system design for network security automation development, using Event Storming and User Story Mapping workshops. Deep expertise in network security technologies, especially Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), secure remote access, and modern secure access architectures such as SASE. Practical knowledge of VPN technologies, network segmentation, and modern network defence paradigms (e.g., NAC, Zero Trust, SASE, Cybersecurity Mesh, advanced threat detection). Proficiency with Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), cloud network security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Firewall‑as‑a‑Service (FWaaS), with a solid foundation in networking protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, and SD‑WAN. Understanding of DNS security, TLS, and core routing and switching concepts, supporting secure and resilient access models. Strong experience leading network engineering or network security teams using Agile methods, driving continuous improvement and ensuring efficient, secure delivery of network security services and platforms in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency in Agile methodologies – Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow management, and SRE reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO, etc.). Nice to Have Experience integrating secure access with identity and cloud platforms using tools such as Azure AD, Okta, Ping, and protocols like SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect. Familiarity with security logging, telemetry, and SIEM integration (e.g., Splunk). Experience with automation via REST APIs and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, Ansible). Value added by streamlining policy enforcement and compliance. Experience with recognized security frameworks (NIST 800‑207, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), supporting governance, risk management, and audit readiness across heterogeneous environments. Ability to drive complex, transformational network security initiatives from conception to enterprise‑wide adoption, including securing stakeholder buy‑in and investment. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to navigate a complex stakeholder landscape (business leaders, technology peers, risk, compliance, and audit functions) and foster a culture of security‑by‑design. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Contract Job Function Consulting, Engineering, and Business Development Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting; IT System Testing and Evaluation; IT System Training and Support #J-18808-Ljbffr