Senior Data Security Solutions Engineer - Remote UK

Zscaler; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plans for vacation and sick

Parental leave options

Retirement options

In‑office perks, and more!

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Specialist Sales Engineer for Data Security to operate as the technical authority across the UK, collaborating with Account Sales Consultants to advance data security opportunities. You will lead DSPM, DLP, and AI data risk workshops with CISOs and data engineers, delivering tailored demonstrations of our platform.

You will own end-to-end PoC engagements, align success criteria, manage technical execution, and respond to RFIs/RFPs.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of Data Security and AI/ML technologies.
• BSCS degree or equivalent experience as a Systems Engineer or Systems Integrator.
• 3+ years in Pre-Sales roles, with at least 3 years selling security or networking solutions.
• Proven experience with Data Protection, DSPM, web-related technologies, and value-based selling.

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 team

Skills

Data Security

AI/ML technologies

Pre-Sales

Value-based selling

Education

BSCS degree or equivalent

Job description

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Specialist Sales Engineer for Data Security to operate as the technical authority across the UK, collaborating with Account Sales Consultants to advance data security opportunities. You will lead DSPM, DLP, and AI data risk workshops with CISOs and data engineers, delivering tailored demonstrations of our platform.

You will own end-to-end PoC engagements, align success criteria, manage technical execution, and respond to RFIs/RFPs.