UK Remote Data Security Sales Engineer — AI & DSPM Expert

Zscaler; United Kingdom; Remote; 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 in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialist Sales Engineer to act as the data security SME, driving AI-enabled solutions and partnering with Account Sales Consultants to close strategic deals.

You will lead hands-on DSPM, DLP, and AI data risk workshops with CISOs and data engineers, deliver tailored demonstrations, and own PoC engagements end-to-end. This role reports to the Data Security Specialist Team Director.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of Data Security, AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• BSCS degree or equivalent experience as a Systems Engineer or Systems Integrator
• 3+ years of experience in Pre-Sales roles, with at least 3 years selling security or networking solutions in direct or high-touch environments
• Proven experience with Data Protection, DSPM, web-related technologies, and value-based selling within a matrixed GTM environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Sales Consultants as the data security SME — supporting discovery, competitive positioning, technical objection handling, and driving the technical win on deals where data security is a primary driver or blocker
• Lead hands-on DSPM, DLP, and AI data risk workshops with CISOs, Chief Privacy Officers, and data engineering stakeholders, translating complex data risk into measurable business outcomes
• Build and deliver tailored product demonstrations of Zscaler's data security platform — including AI-powered data classification, automated DLP, and DSPM posture management
• Own Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements end-to-end — scoping success criteria, managing technical execution, presenting results, and responding to technical RFIs/RFPs where data security is the primary subject matter
• Build and share reusable technical assets (demo environments, discovery playbooks, competitive battlecards), represent Zscaler as a data security thought leader at UK industry events, and serve as the primary conduit between the field and Zscaler's Product and Engineering teams

Skills

Data security

AI/ML technologies

Pre-Sales experience

Customer engagement

Education

BSCS degree or equivalent

Job description

Zscaler in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialist Sales Engineer to act as the data security SME, driving AI-enabled solutions and partnering with Account Sales Consultants to close strategic deals.

You will lead hands-on DSPM, DLP, and AI data risk workshops with CISOs and data engineers, deliver tailored demonstrations, and own PoC engagements end-to-end. This role reports to the Data Security Specialist Team Director.