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Zscaler

Principal Specialist, Sales Engineer – Data Security

Zscaler

. Partner closely with sales teams to shape and win strategic opportunities .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $175,875 - $251,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Pre-Sales activities, particularly in selling security and networking solutions, while effectively translating customer requirements into tailored solutions. Proficient in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance workflows and problem-solving capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Pre-Sales ExperienceData Protection SolutionsZscaler ExperienceAI FluencySaaS Technologies

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Hard Skills
Systems IntegrationTechnical PresentationsProduct EvaluationsCustom Product ConfigurationsTest Plan DesignCustomer Requirement GatheringSolution AlignmentTechnical JudgmentSecurity SolutionsNetworking Solutions
Soft Skills
CuriosityProblem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationLeadership
Tools & Technologies
AI ToolsCoding AssistantsLLMsGenerative AI ToolsWeb-Related Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
BSCS or Equivalent
Industry Keywords
Data SecurityGTM TeamCommercial SegmentMatrix EnvironmentRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Partner closely with sales teams to shape and win strategic opportunities
  • Translate complex customer requirements into compelling solutions
  • Lead hands-on product evaluations and guide prospects to successful outcomes
  • Create and deliver technical product presentations to prospective customers
  • Gather customer technical requirements and align proposed solutions to goals and needs
  • Lead product evaluations and custom product configurations
  • Design evaluation test plans with customers and guide the process to successful outcomes
  • Report directly to the Director, Specialist Sales Engineers, Data Security

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
  • BSCS or equivalent with extensive experience as an SE or systems integrator
  • 5+ years of Pre-Sales experience
  • 3+ years selling security/networking solutions in direct or high-touch environments
  • Experience with data protection and web-related technologies
  • Experience in a matrix role working with the broader GTM team to promote, sell, and support the Data Security business line
  • Experience in the Commercial/high velocity segment
  • Experience with Zscaler or competitive solutions in the Data Protection market
  • Understanding of SaaS technologies and regulatory compliance for the geography
  • Success working in a matrix environment with a broader GTM and partner ecosystem
  • Strong AI fluency using coding assistants, LLMs, and Generative AI tools, with sound technical judgment to validate outputs

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks
  • Hybrid working model
  • Reasonable support/accommodations in recruiting processes for disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, religious beliefs, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related needs