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[Remote] Senior Sales Engineer - FSI

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zscaler is an AI-forward enterprise that accelerates digital transformation and ensures customer security. They are seeking a Senior Sales Engineer for their Federal team, focused on architecting technical solutions for Aerospace & Defense and Federal System Integrator verticals, addressing critical customer pain points in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the technical sales process by translating complex enterprise requirements into transformative Zero Trust solution architectures. You are responsible for explaining the *why* to a CIO and the *how* to a network engineer with equal fluency and precision
  • Lead Proof of Value (POV) engagements from start to finish. As the hands-on technical expert, you will prove the simplicity and efficacy of the Zscaler platform. You will produce high-quality POV assets and documentation that clearly articulate Zscaler’s differentiated value
  • Cultivate technical champions by providing responsive, thoughtful technical counsel. You will earn trusted advisor status with your customers by anticipating their needs and providing insights that drive mission success
  • Sharing ownership of account development strategies with your Account Executive—from pipeline generation to the final technical win

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience
  • 5–8+ years as a Sales Engineer or Systems Integrator, with a deep understanding of the Federal, FSI, and A&D ecosystems
  • You possess a proven track record of moving large-scale customers from legacy architectures to modern, cloud-native Zero Trust security models
  • Technical Foundation: Deep, hands-on knowledge of network security, Zero Trust architecture, and SSE/SASE
  • Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience across multiple Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
  • Compliance & Industry Credibility: Familiarity with Federal compliance frameworks (e.g., CMMC)
  • Certifications: Industry certifications including CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, PCNSA, or JNCIP

Benefits

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

Company Overview

  • Zscaler is a global cloud-based information security company that enables secure digital transformation for mobile and cloud. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.zscaler.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Zscaler has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 19 in 2026, 164 in 2025, 220 in 2024, 108 in 2023, 144 in 2022, 82 in 2021, 51 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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