Principal Solutions Engineer
Zscaler
Principal Solutions Engineer
Zscaler
Secures workforce access to apps and the internet
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.
We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.
Role
We are looking for a Principal Solutions Engineer to join our Solution Consulting team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Director Sales Engineer. As the Principal Solutions Engineer, you will be a pivotal technical leader driving the strategy that aligns our innovative security solutions with the complex business needs of enterprise clients. You will own the technical sales motion, foster executive-level relationships, and scale processes that ensure consistent, high-impact wins across the territory.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Collaborate with sales leadership and clients to develop and execute winning segment and account-level strategies, owning the technical sales motion from start to finish
Refine and scale core sales engineering processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high performance across the region
Act as a key technical leader and executive sponsor for strategic customers and partners, representing the company at industry events, forums, and executive briefings
Drive the technical strategy that aligns our innovative security solutions with the complex business needs of enterprise clients
Who You Are (Success Profile)
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
10 plus years of extensive professional experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Consulting, or Solutions Architecture
Proven experience selling network security technologies, including SD-WAN, routing protocols, SWG, routing, proxies, firewalls, SSL/IPsec, VPNs, DLP, and end-user monitoring
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience architecting or advising on AI-driven threat detection, automated security analytics, or integrating AI/ML models within modern Zero Trust frameworks
Industry certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSA, CISSP, or CCSP
A leadership style that balances high-level strategy with the ability to roll up your sleeves for strategic account wins
Deep understanding of complex, multi-year sales cycles and expertise in value-based storytelling
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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
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Zscaler builds cloud security software for organizations that need to protect employees, applications and data across offices and remote locations. Its Zero Trust Exchange checks the identity and context of each connection, inspects traffic for threats and applies access rules set by security teams. Zscaler Internet Access protects web and cloud application traffic, while Zscaler Private Access connects authorized users to specific internal applications without a VPN. Organizations buy subscriptions priced primarily by the number of users and metered usage, with related support services included in the business. Zscaler was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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