Principal AI Security Specialist
Core
Customer-facing technical expert helping enterprises securely adopt and operationalize AI/GenAI across the enterprise.
Role type
Principal AI Security Specialist (Solutions Engineering/Consulting)
Builds
Zscaler's AI security solutions, secure AI adoption frameworks, and reusable field assets for enterprise customers.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Enterprise AI, GenAI, Zero Trust
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
AI/GenAI architecture expertise, LLM/RAG/Agents knowledge, enterprise security principles, cloud security, solution demonstration, executive stakeholder management, technical strategy, risk governance
Preferred skills
AI security/risk management experience, production AI deployment, Python/scripting, cloud infrastructure deployment, creating reusable demo assets
Technologies
LLMs, RAG, Agents, MCP, Python, Cloud-native platforms
Responsibilities
Partner with account teams to drive technical strategy for AI security opportunities; Engage customers in discovery around AI initiatives and security requirements; Configure and deliver compelling demos of AI security solutions; Support proofs of concept and technical evaluations; Advise customers on secure AI usage, data protection, and policy enforcement; Translate complex AI/security concepts for technical and executive stakeholders; Collaborate with Product/Engineering to influence roadmap and product positioning; Represent Zscaler in executive briefings and industry events.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic advisory