
Sales Engineer, Commercial SMB
Zscaler
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $105,000 - $150,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Serve as the technical backbone of our sales process.
- Bridge the gap between complex technical solutions and business needs of prospective customers.
- Be the primary technical resource for the sales team, driving technical discovery and validation phases of the sales cycle.
- Create and deliver compelling technical product presentations and demonstrations to prospective customers.
- Gather detailed technical requirements to ensure proposed solutions effectively address customer pain points and business objectives.
- Lead product evaluations (POVs) and oversee custom product configurations to prove value in real-world environments.
- Design comprehensive evaluation test plans alongside customers and guide the process to ensure successful, measurable outcomes.
Requirements
- A proven cybersecurity and networking background with hands-on experience in network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN, and firewalls).
- 2–4+ years of experience in a Sales Engineering role or as a Network Systems Integrator.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical working experience.
- Relevant technical certifications such as CCNA, Network+, CCNP, CCIE, or Security+.
- Prior experience contributing to closing deals in a quota-carrying environment.
- Experience running multiple Proof of Values (POVs) in tandem while working with SMB or Enterprise accounts in the networking/cybersecurity space.
Benefits
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
network fundamentalsTCP/IPDNSroutingVPNfirewallsSales EngineeringProof of Value (POV)custom product configurationsevaluation test plans
Soft Skills
technical discoverypresentation skillscommunicationcustomer engagementproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillstechnical validationcustomer-focused
Certifications
CCNANetwork+CCNPCCIESecurity+