Principal Specialist Sales Engineer – ZT Cloud, Enterprise

Zscaler

Principal Specialist Sales Engineer guiding customers in implementing Zero Trust Architecture solutions for cloud environments at Zscaler. Leading technical engagements and collaboration with sales teams in the East region of the US.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,625 - $243,250 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

Zero Trust ArchitectureCloud environmentsAWSAzureGCPsecuritynetworkingapplicationstechnical salesenterprise security architecture

Soft Skills

presentation skillscommunication skillscollaborationleadershipcustomer engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineeringequivalent certifications