Job brief: Principal Strategy Architect

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on Zscaler's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (2 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens job-boards.greenhouse.io, the address Zscaler's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $199,500 to $285,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Remote · Remote - USA
• Posted: 2026-10-20

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Lead / staff. The title says "Principal".

Must have

• What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
• 10+ years of experience in a solutions architect, engineer, or pre-sales role working for a SASE/SSE vendor partner or a customer
• The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based o…

Conditions

• In-office perks, and more!
• Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here .

Main duties

• Drive strategic account revenue by engaging directly with C-level and technical leaders to demonstrate Zscaler’s unique platform value and competitive advantage
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Enablement teams to accelerate go-to-market execution, service adoption, and pipeline velocity
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate field feedback and customer requirements into strategic initiatives that deliver differentiated value
• Deliver high-impact customer workshops, internal strategy sessions, and field enablement programs that build repeatable, scalable business growth

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across Zscaler's 161 open listings, 34% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Zscaler hires

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