About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Principal Specialist Sales Engineer to join our Zero Trust Branch team. This is a remote role, reporting to the Director of Specialists Solutions Architects. The Speciality Sales team is a global group of professionals who are passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing their expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future and further cement our position as the world leader in cloud security. Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships all work together to demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world. We're looking for an experienced Senior Sales Engineer to join our Exposure Management team.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Create and deliver technical product presentations to prospective customers
- Gather customer technical requirements to ensure proposed solutions will meet customer goals and needs
- Lead product evaluations and custom product configurations
- Design evaluation test plans with customers and guide the process to successful outcomes
- You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building the path as you walk it, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
- You act like an owner and your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, allowing you to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a problem-solver who seeks out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
- You are customer-obsessed and build deep empathy for the customer to anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems.
- You are resilient and adaptable, viewing change as an opportunity and maintaining composure and focus in high-pressure situations.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 10+ years of experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Consulting, or Solutions Architect
- Proven experience selling network security technologies (SD-WAN, routing protocols, SWG, routing, proxies, firewalls, SSL/IPsec, VPNs, DLP, and end-user monitoring)
- Industry standard certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, Network+, CCNP, CCIE, or Security+
- Deep understanding of complex, multi-year sales cycles and expertise in value-based storytelling
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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
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Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Technology or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in Sales Engineering or related field
- Proven experience selling network security technologies
- Industry standard certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, or Security+
Zscaler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans multiple medical options with dental, vision, and extensive mental‑health support, alongside specialized programs for cancer care, gender‑inclusive care, and menopause/andropause. Feedback suggests these offerings provide comprehensive support for employees and families.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave covers birthing and non‑birthing parents, with additional disability time for birthing parents, plus fertility coverage, milk shipping, and a paid ramp‑back option. Feedback suggests the package meaningfully supports family‑forming and return‑to‑work needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A hybrid work model pairs with flexible time off for salaried employees, plus paid sick, bereavement, military leave, and company holidays. Feedback suggests employees benefit from broad time‑off options alongside scheduling flexibility.
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What We Do
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Why Work With Us
Our impact comes from how we work—every day, in every decision, as one team. Our values and leadership principles are more than words; they're our operating system. They fuel a culture of execution where trust, transparency, and accountability help us deliver meaningful results for our customers, colleagues, and our company. www.zscaler.com/culture
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