Principal Sales Engineer - West

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. 

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market 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 a Principal Sales Engineer to join our Solutions Consulting team. You will report to the Sr. Director, Sales Engineering. This role is remote and can be located anywhere in the West region (preference for CA).

Responsibilities

• You will run Proof of Value from start to finish, as the technical and industry expert
• You will complete product demos, collect technical requirements, perform evaluation test plans, and oversee the evaluation process
• You will collaborate and support internal Zscaler teams
• You will conduct technical screenings for potential new hire candidates

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of technical pre-sales experience in enterprise cybersecurity selling (e.g. sales engineering, solutions engineering, solutions architecture).
• 3+ years of experience with security, networking, authentication, and Internet fundamentals.
• 3+ years of experience with systems installation, configuration and administration of routers and switches.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)