Strategic Sales Engineer – Public Sector Leader

Zscaler; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is looking for a Principal Sales Engineer to join their team in a hybrid role. This position requires over 12 years of technical pre-sales experience and the ability to serve as the technical lead for high-value opportunities. The ideal candidate will work closely with Sales and Product teams to drive successful outcomes for Zscaler's key customers.

Responsibilities include providing technical oversight, defining initiatives to enhance platform adoption, and maintaining technical best practices. Candidates must demonstrate resilience and innovation in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• More than 12 years of technical pre-sales experience.
• Active UK Government SC and/or DV security clearance required.
• Deep knowledge of Zscaler and peer platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for strategic opportunities.
• Provide technical oversight across key accounts.
• Define and scale initiatives for customer value realization.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Innovation

Urgency in execution

Resilience and adaptability

Education

12+ years of technical pre-sales experience

Active UK Government SC and/or DV security clearance

Understanding of compliance frameworks

Tools

AI security tools

Networking technologies

Cyber risk management tools

Job description

Zscaler is looking for a Principal Sales Engineer to join their team in a hybrid role. This position requires over 12 years of technical pre-sales experience and the ability to serve as the technical lead for high-value opportunities. The ideal candidate will work closely with Sales and Product teams to drive successful outcomes for Zscaler's key customers.

Responsibilities include providing technical oversight, defining initiatives to enhance platform adoption, and maintaining technical best practices. Candidates must demonstrate resilience and innovation in a complex environment.