Senior Sales Engineer - SLED

About Zscaler

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.

Role

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our SLED team located in the PacNW or Mountain West region. This role will report to the Sales Engineering Manager for the Public Sector Field Sales team.

You will be responsible for architecting technical solutions that directly address and resolve critical customer pain points.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Overseeing the technical sales process
• Running Proof of Value from start to finish, as the technical and industry expert
• Collaborating and supporting internal Zscaler teams

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish, knowing their success is our success.
• You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
• You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity and setbacks as temporary. You maintain composure and focus in high-pressure situations, guiding yourself and your team through complexity with a steady, positive hand.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 to 8+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Systems integrator
• Knowledge of network security technologies

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Industry certifications including CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSA , CISSP, or CCSP
• Experience working with large enterprise and major accounts