Description
Zscaler is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join its Federal team, focusing on NSA, CIA, FBI, and other three-letter agencies. This technical role involves architecting solutions that address critical customer pain points in mission-critical environments.
The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker who can connect business outcomes with technical solutions. Responsibilities include:
- Translating complex enterprise requirements into Zero Trust solution architectures
- Leading Proof of Value engagements to demonstrate the Zscaler platform's simplicity and efficacy
- Cultivating technical champions by providing responsive technical counsel
- Sharing ownership of account development strategies with the Account Executive
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
- 5-8 years as a Sales Engineer with a deep understanding of the Federal account landscape
- Proven track record of moving large-scale customers to modern, cloud-native Zero Trust security models
- Deep knowledge of network security, Zero Trust architecture, and SSE/SASE
Preferred qualifications include:
- AI fluency with experience leveraging coding assistants and Generative AI tools
- Cloud proficiency across multiple Cloud Service Providers
- Familiarity with Federal compliance frameworks like CMMC
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, or PCNSA
The base salary range for this position is $154,875-$221,250 USD.
Benefits include various health plans, time off plans, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks.