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 Sr. Sales Engineer to join our Public Sector team. This is a Remote (California) role, reporting to the Sales Engineering Manager in the SLED department. As a key technical driver in our SLED organization, you will partner directly with state and local government and educational entities to architect solutions, demonstrate value, and guide their Zero Trust transformation.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Present and demonstrate the Zscaler platform to prospects, customers, and partners to articulate value and drive technical alignment
Oversee the technical sales process end to end to accelerate deals and ensure technical success
Run Proof of Value engagements from start to finish to validate outcomes and secure technical buy-in
Collaborate across internal Zscaler teams to ensure seamless execution and customer success
Act as a trusted advisor, translating customer desired outcomes into technical recommendations and guiding their Zero Trust transformation
Who You Are (Success Profile)
You thrive in ambiguity and feel comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic environments as the raw material to create something meaningful.
You act like an owner with a strong bias for action, operating with integrity and navigating seamlessly between strategic vision and hands-on execution.
You are a continuous learner with a true growth mindset, actively seeking feedback to hone your skills, support your team, and deliver work with purpose.
You are customer-obsessed, building deep empathy for user challenges and anchoring every technical recommendation in solving real-world problems.
You are resilient and adaptable, viewing change as an opportunity and maintaining composure in high-pressure situations to guide partners through complexity.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
Experience in security operations, firewall or proxy operations, and networking
Demonstrated ability and proactive desire to learn new technical concepts quickly
US Citizenship required for SLED alignment
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Utilization of AI tools, coding skills, or technical project development using AI to drive operational efficiency and outcomes
Strong technical background in enterprise security and modern networking architectures
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and deploy leading-edge, disruptive technologies
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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!
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