About the job
About Zscaler
Zscaler is a leader in accelerating digital transformation, empowering our customers to become more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-driven enterprise, we continuously innovate by leveraging the world's largest security data lake to enhance our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation safeguards our clients against cyber threats and data breaches by securely connecting users, devices, and applications irrespective of location.
Here, impact in your role holds more significance than your title, and trust is cultivated through achieved results. We prioritize impact over mere activity. We are on the lookout for pioneers who utilize AI to amplify their effectiveness and who excel in an environment that harnesses intelligent systems to outpace emerging threats. We champion transparency and appreciate constructive, honest discussions—focusing on reaching superior ideas swiftly. We cultivate high-performance teams capable of making a significant impact efficiently and with excellence. To achieve this, we are fostering a culture of execution built on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability environments with a sense of urgency, where you are empowered to perform at your best and realize your potential. If you are driven by purpose, enjoy tackling complex challenges, and wish to be part of a team that is pivotal in securing the AI era, we invite you to contribute your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are seeking a Director of IT Strategy & Operations to join our dynamic team. This is a hybrid role based in San Jose, CA (3 days in the office weekly), reporting to the VP of IT, Corporate Applications. You will be the main architect of our long-term IT strategy and roadmap, acting as the crucial link that ensures our technology investments yield substantial enterprise value. This high-visibility, impactful position is ideal for a leader who excels at the intersection of finance, enterprise strategy, and governance. You won’t just maintain operations; you will be building a world-class foundation that enables IT to drive Zscaler’s rapid growth trajectory.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Architect the Multi-Year Vision: Own the long-term IT strategy, aligning our technology roadmap with Zscaler’s hyper-growth trajectory to ensure IT is always ahead of business requirements.
- Build the Financial Engine: Oversee the multi-million dollar IT budget lifecycle, transitioning from basic tracking to proactive financial management—ensuring every dollar is a strategic investment.

