Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zscaler is an AI-forward enterprise focused on digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions. They are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager (Federal Authorizations) to lead the federal authorization roadmap across FedRAMP and DoD programs, ensuring effective communication and cross-functional execution.
Responsibilities
- Own the full federal authorization roadmap across impact levels (e.g., FedRAMP Moderate, High, IL2/4/5/6) and maintain authorization packages ensuring completeness, accuracy, and auditability
- Coordinate end-to-end assessments and manage artifact submission timelines, review cycles, and official authorization communications
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) reporting while partnering with Compliance Engineering to automate evidence collection workflows
- Serve as the primary interface with authorizing officials and government stakeholders to ensure clear communication, predictable timelines, and professional stakeholder management
- Establish program operating mechanisms and governance, providing clear reporting to leadership while ensuring cross-functional accountability across Product, Engineering, and GTM
Skills
- 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 (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD, NIST-based assessments) and associated evidence workflows
- 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
- Familiarity with NIST control frameworks and experience partnering with engineering teams on compliance evidence automation
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or CISM
Benefits
- 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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