Sales Engineer - UK

Zscaler; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In‑office perks

Job summary

Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, seeks a Sales Engineer for a UK-based, London-hybrid role. You will present the Zscaler platform to prospective customers, translate goals into compelling recommendations, and guide clients through their transformational journeys with deep technical expertise.

Reporting to the Sales Engineering Manager in Solutions Consulting, you will gather customer requirements, deliver POVs and demos, and partner with sales to close opportunities.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging AI‑driven solutions to optimize outcomes.
• 5+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Solutions Consultant.
• Knowledge of enterprise network or cloud security technologies.
• Experience with Value Selling Methodologies and working with sales to identify, qualify, and scope opportunities with demos and proofs of concept.

Responsibilities

• Present the Zscaler cloud security platform to prospective customers.
• Set the vision and translate goals into relevant recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients during their transformational journey.
• Gather customer technical requirements and promote the value proposition in POVs, presentations, and demos.

Skills

AI/ML familiarity

Sales Engineer experience

Cloud security know-how

Value selling

Job description

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 Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a UK, London based hybrid role, reporting to the Sales Engineering Manager in the Solutions Consulting department. You will act as a pivotal technical partner, presenting the Zscaler cloud security platform to prospective customers and translating complex goals into enticing, relevant recommendations. Your mission is to serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through their transformational journeys with deep technical expertise and strategic vision.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Present the Zscaler cloud security platform to prospective customers
• Set the vision and translate goals into enticing and relevant recommendations
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients while aiding their transformational journey
• Gather customer technical requirements and promote the value proposition in POV, presentations, and demos

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
• 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. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.
• You are a problem‑solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser‑focused on finding the solution, 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 are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

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
• 5+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Solutions Consultant
• Knowledge and practical experience of enterprise network or cloud security technologies
• Experience working with Value Selling Methodologies as well as collaborating with sales to identify, qualify, and scope opportunities while delivering presentations, demos, and proof of concept engagements

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrate strong AI fluency by leveraging coding assistants, LLMs, and Generative AI tools to accelerate troubleshooting, solution design, automation, and customer problem‑solving, while applying sound technical judgment to validate AI‑generated recommendations and outputs
• Experience positioning AI‑driven threat intelligence, automated policy enforcement, or AI security frameworks to enterprise clients
• Cloud Platform and other relevant certifications such as CISSP or CCNP
• Technical experience in SASE, Proxy technology, Cybersecurity, IPS, DLP, CASB, or CNAPP

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.

Benefits

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.

Pay Transparency

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.