Senior Sales Engineer - Majors, Tennessee

Zscaler; Kentucky Heights (TN); Vor Ort; USD 155.000 - 221.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Zusammenfassung

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Tennessee to lead the technical sales cycle for major accounts. The role requires expert knowledge of AI/ML concepts and the ability to position AI-driven security solutions in complex enterprise environments.

You will own the Proof of Value process, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and help customers articulate the business impact of Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience positioning AI-driven solutions.
• Experience guiding customers through AI change management and mapping workflows to AI systems.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the technical sales process from initial engagement to close.
• Run Proof of Value from start to finish as the technical and industry expert.
• Collaborate with internal Zscaler teams to ensure successful deployments and outcomes.

Kenntnisse

AI/ML understanding

AI advisor

Consultative selling

Strong communication

Customer focus

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Network security knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Role

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our Majors Account team. This is an East Central role in Tennessee, reporting to the Sales Engineering Manager in the Americas Field Sales department.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Overseeing the technical sales process
• Running Proof of Value from start to finish, as the technical and industry expert
• Collaborating and supporting internal Zscaler teams

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• 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. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.
• You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• You are customer‑obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real‑world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish, knowing their success is our success.
• You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
• You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity and setbacks as temporary. You maintain composure and focus in high-pressure situations, guiding yourself and your team through complexity with a steady, positive hand.

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
• Demonstrated ability to act as a Consultative AI Advisor, guiding customers through AI change management, including mapping manual business workflows to agentic AI systems and managing expectations around non-deterministic outputs
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 to 8+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Systems integrator
• Knowledge of network security technologies

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 outputs.
• Industry certifications including CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSA , CISSP, or CCSP
• Experience working with large enterprise and major accounts

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range $154,875—$221,250 USD

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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