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Zscaler

Senior Sales Engineer – Federal (NSA, CIA, FBI)

Zscaler

. Architect technical solutions addressing critical customer pain points in mission-critical Federal environments .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $154,875 - $221,250 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting Zero Trust solutions for Federal environments, with a strong focus on network security and cloud-native models. Proven ability to guide customers through AI change management and translate complex requirements into actionable strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Zero Trust ArchitectureNetwork SecuritySales EngineeringAI Change ManagementFederal Compliance Frameworks

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Hard Skills
Cloud-Native Security ModelsTechnical Solution ArchitectureProof of Value DocumentationConsultative AI AdvisoryLegacy to Modern Architecture Migration
Soft Skills
Customer Insight AnticipationTechnical CounselingOwnership of Account Development Strategies
Tools & Technologies
Zscaler PlatformAWSAzureGCPGenerative AI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CISSPCCSPCCNPPCNSAJNCIP
Industry Keywords
Federal Account LandscapeSSESASECMMCTS/SCI Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Architect technical solutions addressing critical customer pain points in mission-critical Federal environments
  • Oversee the technical sales process by translating complex enterprise requirements into Zero Trust solution architectures
  • Explain technical solutions to both CIOs and network engineers
  • Lead Proof of Value engagements from start to finish
  • Demonstrate the simplicity and efficacy of the Zscaler platform
  • Produce high-quality Proof of Value assets and documentation articulating Zscaler’s differentiated value
  • Cultivate technical champions through responsive technical counsel
  • Anticipate customer needs and provide insights that drive mission success
  • Share ownership of account development strategies with the Account Executive, from pipeline generation through the final technical win

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a Consultative AI Advisor, guiding customers through AI change management, including mapping manual business workflows to agentic AI systems and managing expectations around non-deterministic outputs
  • 5–8+ years as a Sales Engineer, with a deep understanding of the Federal account landscape
  • Proven track record of moving large-scale customers from legacy architectures to modern, cloud-native Zero Trust security models
  • Deep, hands-on knowledge of network security, Zero Trust architecture, and SSE/SASE
  • TS/SCI Clearance is required
  • Onsite in the DC area
  • Preferred: strong AI fluency using coding assistants, LLMs, and Generative AI tools
  • Preferred: hands-on experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Preferred: curiosity and active exploration of AI tools
  • Preferred: familiarity with Federal compliance frameworks such as CMMC
  • Preferred: certifications including CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, PCNSA, or JNCIP

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks
  • Comprehensive and inclusive benefits for employees and their families
  • Reasonable support/accommodations in recruiting processes