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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Practice Architect - Data Security - **Company:** Zscaler, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $143,500.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Data Governance, Data Security, PCI Data Security Standards, Security Information and Event Management, Transport Layer Security, Templating - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3367080249&tx=KK6363FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving * 7+ years in enterprise security, with 4+ years hands-on in data protection including DLP, CASB, DSPM, or data governance * Proven track record of delivering complex post-sales engagements at enterprise scale for a technology vendor or systems integrator * Demonstrated experience producing technical methodology with clear evidence of field adoption * High technical credibility across security architects and CISOs with the ability to set technical direction across matrixed teams * Deep technical breadth across TLS/SSL inspection, proxy architectures, identity integration, SaaS API integration, endpoint agents, and SIEM/SOAR What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) * Strong technical familiarity across the Zscaler portfolio * Deep regulatory grounding across GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and data residency standards * Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CIPP, or CIPT #LI-NH1 #LI-Remote ## Description We are looking for a Practice Architect - Data Security to join our team. This is a Remote role reporting to the Sr. Manager, Global Practice Architects in the CS Technology Practices team. The Practice Architect for Data Security serves as a post-sales technical authority for the Data Security portfolio, actively leading customer delivery on complex and first-of-kind deployments while simultaneously driving technical practice development. In this role, you will own the end-to-end enablement content, reference architectures, and field methodologies that empower the broader Professional Services organization. What you'll do (Role Expectations) * Actively lead design and implementation for complex, first-of-kind, and strategic customer engagements across discovery, classification taxonomy, and policy architecture * Own the practice content portfolio end-to-end, maintaining the practice library and creating reference architectures, playbooks, design templates, and runbooks * Partner with Customer Success Enablement to train delivery teams and mentor consultants into genuine data security experts * Maintain a working lab to validate capabilities before field deployment and convert escalation learnings into reusable assets * Serve as the named NPI owner for data protection releases, engaging Product teams ahead of GA and running post-GA retrospectives Who You Are (Success Profile) * You operate with integrity, adapt seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, and take complete ownership of outcomes. * You are energized by solving hard technical problems, knowing that resolving complex challenges delivers the biggest impact. * You build deep empathy for both internal and external stakeholders, anchoring your decisions in solving real-world customer problems. * You have a deep curiosity for how things work and are energized by leveraging technology to accelerate secure digital transformation. * You are skilled at distilling complex user needs and architectural concepts into clear, simple, and actionable execution plans. * You build trust and influence across teams with no formal authority, turning ambiguity into aligned action and keeping cross-functional work moving with urgency. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Backstage Software Templates for Java Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1596-backstage-software-templates-for-java-developers) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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