Zscaler

Commercial Sales Engineer – SMB

Zscaler
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity and networking, with hands-on experience in TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN, and firewalls. Proficient in delivering technical product presentations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and drive successful outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cybersecurity ExpertiseNetworking KnowledgeTechnical Product PresentationsAI/ML UnderstandingSales Engineering Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber SecurityDNSFirewallsTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Create and deliver technical product presentations to prospective customers
  • Gather customer technical requirements to ensure proposed solutions meet customer goals and needs
  • Lead product evaluations and custom product configurations
  • Design evaluation test plans with customers and guide the process to successful outcomes
  • Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
  • Proven cybersecurity and networking technical background with hands-on experience in TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN, and firewalls
  • 2+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Network Systems integrator
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent working experience
  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions
  • Preferred: Technical certifications such as CCNA, Network+, CCNP, CCIE, or Security+
  • Preferred: Prior experience closing deals in a quota-carrying role
  • Preferred: Experience running multiple POVs in tandem and working with SMB or enterprise accounts in networking or cybersecurity

Benefits

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

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Hard Skills
TCP/IPDNSRoutingVPNFirewallsAI/ML TechnologiesTechnical Product ConfigurationEvaluation Test PlansCustomer Technical RequirementsProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
CuriosityCollaborationCommunicationActive ExplorationCustomer Engagement
Certifications & Qualifications
CCNANetwork+CCNPCCIESecurity+
Industry Keywords
Sales EngineerNetwork Systems IntegratorQuotasPOVsSMB AccountsEnterprise Accounts