
Principal Sales Engineer, SLED – East
Posted Aug 25

Posted Aug 25
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +13 more states.
• Present and showcase the Zscaler platform to prospects, customers, and partners to convey its value and promote technical alignment.
• Manage the entire technical sales process to expedite deals and ensure successful technical outcomes.
• Conduct Proof of Value engagements from initiation to conclusion to validate results and secure technical endorsement.
• Collaborate with internal Zscaler teams to guarantee smooth execution and customer success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, converting customer goals into technical recommendations and guiding their Zero Trust transformation.
• Work directly with state and local government and educational organizations to design solutions and illustrate value.
• Proven curiosity and proactive exploration of AI tools, with a solid history of integrating new technologies to improve daily workflows and enhance problem-solving.
• Experience in security operations, firewall or proxy operations, and networking.
• Demonstrated capability and eagerness to quickly grasp new technical concepts.
• US Citizenship is required for SLED alignment.
• Preferred: Proven ability to function as a Consultative AI Advisor, including aligning manual business workflows with agentic AI systems and managing expectations regarding non-deterministic outcomes.
• Preferred: Experience utilizing AI tools, coding skills, or developing technical projects using AI to enhance operational efficiency and results.
• Preferred: Strong technical expertise in enterprise security and contemporary networking architectures.
• Industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSA, CISSP, or CCSP are preferred.
• Various health plans.
• Time off plans for vacation and sick leave.
• Options for parental leave.
• Retirement plans.
• Education reimbursement.
• In-office perks.
• Reasonable support/accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process.
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