Senior Sales Engineer - Public Sector

Zscaler; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer - Public Sector for a hybrid role in Gurgaon. You will align with regional leadership to deliver strategic cloud security solutions and demonstrate the value of the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange in enterprise environments.

The role requires deep technical acumen, ownership of the technical sale, and the ability to engage with C-level stakeholders. Collaboration with global teams and a focus on public sector compliance are key.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging AI-driven solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience as a Sales Engineer or systems integrator within the enterprise space.
• Hands-on expertise in installing, configuring, and managing routers, switches, and network security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical thought leadership and advice to enterprise customers on cloud security transformations.
• Take total ownership of the technical sale and associated processes.
• Identify and qualify technical opportunities while developing trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deliver high-impact sales pitches, technical demonstrations, and whiteboard presentations for successful deployments.

Skills

AI/ML basics

Sales Engineering

Network hardware

Routers

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GPO

Active Directory/LDAP

SSO/SAML

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 Senior Sales Engineer - Public Sector to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Gurgaon, reporting to the Senior Manager, Sales Engineering in the SE India department. You will join a global group of professionals passionate about driving a secure, cloud-enabled digital future as a leader in cloud security. You will demonstrate the power and agility of cloud transformation by aligning with regional leadership and engineering to deliver strategic solutions that solve complex customer challenges.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Provide technical thought leadership and advice to enterprise customers on how to transform their digital experience
• Take total ownership of the technical sale and associated processes
• Identify and qualify technical opportunities while developing and maintaining trusted advisor relationships with key customer stakeholders
• Deliver high-impact sales pitches, technical demonstrations, and whiteboard presentations to ensure successful deployments

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
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive experience as a Sales Engineer or systems integrator within the enterprise space
• Hands-on expertise in installing, configuring, and managing routers, switches, and network security technologies

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience positioning AI-powered security frameworks or integrating machine learning solutions to automate threat detection for public sector compliance needs
• Advanced experience with GPO, Active Directory/LDAP, and SSO/SAML
• Deep technical knowledge of HTTP and web security technologies, including proxies, caches, and firewalls

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

• 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.

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