Principal Product Specialist (DSPM and Securing Data from AI)
Job description
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Principal Product Specialist (DSPM and Securing Data from AI) to join our team. This is a remote role with a preference for candidates based in the United Kingdom or major European metropolitan areas such as Amsterdam or Frankfurt, reporting to the Sr. Director WW Field PM for DSPM. As a key member of the Data Security Product Organization within the DSPM Field PM team, you will drive the technical and commercial success of our DSPM and AISPM solutions across the EMEA region. You will act as a critical bridge between our customers and the product organization, ensuring our platform evolves to meet real-world security challenges while empowering our field teams to win.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
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Drive the sales strategy and execution for the DSPM product suite specifically for our EMEA customer base
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Lead and manage the end-to-end Proof of Concept (PoC) process for DSPM opportunities to demonstrate technical superiority and business value
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Serve as the primary technical resource for deploying DSPM solutions during the PoC phase to ensure seamless integration and performance
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Act as the definitive voice of the customer, synthesizing field feedback to directly influence and improve the DSPM platform roadmap
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Enable and educate the broader Zscaler field team to effectively position and sell DSPM solutions within their accounts
Who You Are (Success Profile)
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You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building the path as you walk it, seeing uncertainty as the raw material to build something meaningful.
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You act like an owner with a fierce bias for action, navigating between high-level strategy and hands-on execution to ensure the mission succeeds.
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You are a learner with a true growth mindset, constantly seeking feedback and developing your skills to become a stronger partner and teammate.
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You are customer-obsessed and build deep empathy for both internal and external stakeholders to ensure their success remains our primary anchor.
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You are a pragmatic builder who is obsessed with iterating and shipping, never afraid to roll up your sleeves to build the first version yourself.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
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Deep expertise in infrastructure deployment within at least one major public cloud environment, specifically AWS, Azure, or GCP
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Proven professional experience in a technical, customer-facing role such as a Sales Engineer, Solution Architect, or Product Manager
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Exceptional technical sales expertise combined with the communication skills necessary to engage effectively with sophisticated enterprise customers
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Subject matter expertise in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Data Security, or cloud security projects like CNAPP
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Demonstrated ability to create and deliver high-impact Proof of Concept presentations that clearly communicate complex technical value to a business audience
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
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Advanced domain expertise specifically within the DSPM landscape
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Familiarity with or a strong aptitude for working with Network File shares within Data Center environments
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Hands-on familiarity or the ability to quickly master Gen AI infrastructure platforms including AWS Bedrock, Azure AI Foundry, or Google Vertex
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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
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