Opportunity

Senior Sales Engineer at Zscaler - SASE & Zero Trust in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Zscaler
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-10-11 03:45:27

Career & Market Insight

This is a senior-level pre-sales role at one of the most prominent publicly traded cybersecurity companies (Zscaler, NASDAQ: ZS), offering strong career capital in the fast-growing Zero Trust and SASE segments.

Compensation: The $154,875–$221,250 base range is competitive for a Senior SE — Glassdoor and Levels.fyi data suggest senior Sales Engineers at comparable companies (Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Okta) typically earn $160K–$230K base, plus OTE uplift from commissions. Total comp at Zscaler SEs can be meaningfully higher than base.

Skills you'll develop:

  • Zero Trust architecture and SASE technical depth — among the most in-demand enterprise security frameworks
  • Enterprise sales cycle leadership, Proof of Value execution, and C-suite technical communication
  • AI-integrated workflow practices, increasingly required across the industry
  • Hands-on experience with large enterprise and major accounts — a significant career differentiator

Green flags: Zscaler is a market leader with a large install base; SE experience here translates well to future roles at competitors, VCs, or as an independent consultant. The "impact over activity" culture signals results-orientation over micromanagement.

Watch-outs: Field sales roles at high-growth tech companies can involve significant travel pressure and quota-linked stress. The "ownership and accountability" language suggests a high-performance bar. Certifications like CISSP or CCSP are preferred — invest in these before or shortly after joining to stand out.

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.

Role

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our South Majors team. This role is based in Georgia, reporting to the Senior Sales Engineering Manager for the Americas Field Sales team. You will be responsible for architecting technical solutions that directly address and resolve critical customer pain points, and will serve as a technical advisor throughout the sales cycle, ensuring that Zscaler solutions are perfectly aligned with customer goals and technical requirements.

What You'll Do

  • Creating and delivering technical product presentations to prospective customers, promoting the value proposition of Zscaler products
  • Gathering customer technical requirements to ensure proposed solutions will meet customer goals and needs
  • Leading product evaluations and custom product configurations
  • Running Proof of Value from start to finish, as the technical and industry expert
  • Overseeing the technical sales process
  • Collaborating and supporting internal Zscaler teams

Who You Are (Success Profile)

  • You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what's needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
  • 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 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.
  • You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity and setbacks as temporary. You maintain composure and focus in high-pressure situations, guiding yourself and your team through complexity with a steady, positive hand.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Systems Integrator
  • Knowledge of network security technologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry certifications including CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSA, CISSP, or CCSP
  • Experience working with large enterprise and major accounts

Base Pay Range
$154,875 — $221,250 USD (excludes commission/bonus/equity, if applicable, + benefits)

Zscaler's salary ranges are benchmarked and determined by role and level. The range displayed 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Zscaler Senior Sales Engineer role fully remote?
The posting is tagged #LI-remote, but the role is based in Georgia and tied to a regional South Majors field sales territory. Candidates should expect significant customer-facing travel within the Southeast US region.
What is the salary for this Senior Sales Engineer position at Zscaler?
The base salary range is $154,875–$221,250 USD annually, excluding commission, bonus, and equity. Total compensation may be higher depending on performance.
What qualifications are required to apply?
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 7+ years as a Sales Engineer or Systems Integrator, and knowledge of network security technologies are required. Certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, or CCSP are preferred but not mandatory.
What does a Proof of Value (PoV) involve in this role?
As the technical and industry expert, you will manage the entire PoV process from start to finish — configuring Zscaler products, evaluating fit against customer requirements, and demonstrating measurable value to prospective enterprise customers.
What team will this Senior Sales Engineer be part of?
You will join Zscaler's South Majors team and report to the Senior Sales Engineering Manager for the Americas Field Sales team.
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