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Principal Specialist Sales Engineer – ZT Cloud, Enterprise
Location
Connecticut + 7 moreAll locations: Connecticut | District Of Columbia | New Jersey | New York | Maryland | Massachusetts | Pennsylvania | Virginia
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$170.6K - $243.3K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Specialist Sales Engineer – ZT Cloud, Enterprise
Zscaler
• Serving as the technical expert for Zero Trust Architecture in Cloud environments, focusing on AWS, Azure, and GCP • Collaborating with sales and engineering teams to provide technical insights that influence the Product roadmap • Leading conversations about Zero Trust Security trends, strategies, and deployment with customers at all organizational levels • Running customer Proof-of-Value engagements in collaboration with Sales Engineers, demonstrating Zscaler’s unique value proposition • Providing competitive insights and positioning Zscaler solutions as the best alternative
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent certifications/experience
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales, systems engineering, or enterprise security architecture
- Hands-on expertise in security, networking, and applications, with practical experience on at least one of AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong presentation and communication skills to engage with diverse audiences, from practitioners to executives.
Benefits
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
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