Senior Commercial Sales Engineer

Zscaler

Senior Commercial Sales Engineer presenting and configuring Zscaler’s cloud security solutions. Gathering requirements and leading customer evaluations for secure digital transformation.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,625 - $183,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity and networking, with a strong ability to integrate AI tools to enhance workflows. Proven experience in technical product presentations and customer engagement, ensuring solutions align with client needs.

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Cybersecurity ExpertiseNetworking KnowledgeTechnical Product PresentationsCustomer Requirement GatheringTechnical Certifications

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Hard Skills

TCP/IPDNSRoutingVPNFirewallsSales EngineeringNetwork Systems IntegrationTechnical Requirement AnalysisEvaluation Test Plan DesignProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

CuriosityCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNANetwork+CCNPCCIESecurity+

Industry Keywords

Sales EngineeringCybersecurityNetworkingCustomer SuccessBusiness Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDNSFirewallsTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and deliver technical product presentations to prospective customers
Gather customer technical requirements to ensure proposed solutions meet customer goals and needs
Lead product evaluations and custom product configurations
Design evaluation test plans with customers and guide the process to successful outcomes
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
Proven cybersecurity and networking technical background with hands-on experience in TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN, and firewalls
2+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Network Systems integrator
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent working experience
Ability to travel to visit with customers
Technical certifications such as CCNA, Network+, CCNP, CCIE, or Security+ (preferred)
Prior experience closing deals in a quota-carrying role (preferred)
Experience running multiple POVs in tandem and working with small to medium-sized business or enterprise accounts in the networking or cybersecurity space (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks
Hybrid working model