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About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile efficient resilient and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise we are constantly pushing the envelope leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users devices and applications in any location.
Here impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession collaboration ownership and accountability.
We value high-impact high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose thrive on solving complex challenges and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
We are looking for a Commercial Sales Engineer to join our Americas Field Sales team as an individual contributor reporting to the Senior Manager Sales Engineering in the Sales Engineering department. This is a remote role located in the south. We’re looking for a Commercial Sales Engineer to join our Americas Field Sales team as an individual contributor. This is a remote position located in our south region; however occasional travel to customer sites and internal events may be required.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Create and deliver technical product presentations to prospective customers
Gather customer technical requirements to ensure proposed solutions will meet customer goals and needs
Lead product evaluations and custom product configurations
Design evaluation test plans with customers and guide the process to successful outcomes
Who You Are (Success Profile)
You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish knowing their success is our success.
You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems user needs and technical concepts into clear simple and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
Proven cybersecurity and networking technical background with hands-on experience in network fundamentals such as TCP/IP DNS routing VPN and firewalls
4+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Network Systems integrator
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent working experience
Ability to travel to visit with customers
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Technical certifications such as CCNA Network+ CCNP CCIE or Security+
Prior experience closing deals in a quota-carrying role
Experience running multiple POVs in tandem and working with small to medium-sized business or enterprise accounts in the networking or cybersecurity space
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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.
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.
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!
Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.
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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
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Zscaler complies with all applicable federal state and local pay transparency rules.
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.
Skills Required
- Proven cybersecurity and networking technical background
- 4+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Network Systems integrator
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent working experience
- Ability to travel to visit with customers
What the Team is Saying
Zscaler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Multiple medical plan options (Anthem and Kaiser including HSA) virtual primary care Lyra mental‑health support with TELUS EAP fertility and gender‑inclusive care and a cancer‑care navigation program are included. Dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP) coverage round out a broad health offering.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Hybrid work and “flexible time off” for most salaried roles are provided alongside paid sick bereavement military leave and company holidays. The approach is designed to allow time away without a preset cap for eligible employees.
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) through Fidelity includes a company match up to $5000 per year. Company‑paid life AD&D and disability insurance add financial protection alongside retirement savings.
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What We Do
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile efficient resilient and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users devices and applications in any location.
Why Work With Us
Our impact comes from how we work—every day in every decision as one team. Our values and leadership principles are more than words; they're our operating system. They fuel a culture of execution where trust transparency and accountability help us deliver meaningful results for our customers colleagues and our company. www.zscaler.com/culture
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