Partner Solutions Architect @ Zscaler

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.

The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals who are passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing their expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future and further cement our position as the world leader in cloud security. Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships all work together to demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world.

We’re looking for an experienced Partner Solutions Architect to join our Partner Engineering team as an individual contributor. This is a hybrid role, reporting to the GSP & MSSP Partner Engineering Director, in which you’ll be responsible for:

Providing technical leadership, influence, and guidance to our partner community with a focus on the managed service offerings and service provider relationships.
Assisting partners in building a robust practice with Zscaler, leveraging enablement, co-selling activities, partner labs, and service offering creation.
Working in collaboration with both Zscaler field teams and partners on joint account engagement.
Educating our partners through our training classes and materials, architecture workshops, and other awareness activities with an emphasis on the outcomes those activities can drive.
Working with the GSI, GSP, MSSP, and Velocity team members on global strategies with these strategic partners.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

You will have more than 10 years experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architecture/design/implementation experience
You will have a deep understanding of security, networking, authentication, and Internet fundamentals
You can guide the technical relationship between Zscaler and partners and make recommendations on security, cost, performance and reliability using Zscaler products
Experience building technical champions that influence partner direction and positive outcomes that drive growth in both resale and services delivery
Must be willing to travel up to 50% with most of the required travel in the Americas with Global travel potentially involved a few times per year

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Background in large scale MDM deployment leveraging security agents on an endpoint
Experience automating with Python/APIs or other programming skills

#LI-Remote

#LI-AA5

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$162,750—$232,500 USD

At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

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!

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 proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 characteristics 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. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

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.

Partner Solutions Architect

Zscaler

Compensation Overview

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Keyword Match

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

What critics are saying

What makes Zscaler unique

Benefits