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Senior Sales Engineer

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The Senior Sales Engineer will present the Zscaler platform to clients, gather technical requirements, and guide customer transformation journeys while serving as a trusted advisor.
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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.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. 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 champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role 

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a fully remote role based in Germany, reporting to the Senior Sales Engineering Manager within the Solutions Consulting department. 

You will be a key technical driver in our mission, presenting the Zscaler cloud security platform to prospective customers and translating their goals into enticing, relevant recommendations. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through their transformational journey while delivering technical victories.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

  • Present the Zscaler cloud security platform to prospective customers
  • Set the vision and translate goals into enticing and relevant recommendations
  • Become the trusted advisor to our clients while aiding their transformational journey
  • Gather customer technical requirements and promote the value proposition in POV, presentations, and demos

Who You Are (Success Profile)

  • You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action and you navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
  • You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team and embrace a challenge culture by giving and receiving feedback with clarity and respect.
  • You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems.
  • You are a positive force. You approach hard problems with constructive energy and a 'can-do' spirit that inspires your team to stay focused on the solution.
  • You lead with integrity. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent, transparent action.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 8+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Systems Integrator
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise network or cloud security technologies
  • Proficiency with Value Selling Methodologies
  • Professional fluency in German and experience producing high-impact presentations and demonstrations
  • Proven experience partnering with sales to identify opportunities, build territory plans, and deliver proof of concept engagements

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Cloud Platform certifications or other relevant credentials such as CISSP or CCNP
  • Subject matter expertise in SASE, Proxy technology, Cybersecurity, IPS, DLP, CASB, or CNAPP

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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

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!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Top Skills

Casb
Cloud Security Technologies
Cnapp
Cybersecurity
Dlp
Ips
Proxy Technology
Sase

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