Senior Sales Engineer, SLED - California

Zscaler•Remote - California, USA, CA

1d•$154,875 - $221,250•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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