Senior Sales Engineer - FSI

Zscaler is a company that accelerates digital transformation and focuses on cybersecurity solutions. They are seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to oversee the technical sales process and to architect solutions that address customer pain points in critical environments.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the technical sales process by translating complex enterprise requirements into transformative Zero Trust solution architectures
• Lead Proof of Value (POV) engagements from start to finish as the hands-on technical expert, you will prove the simplicity and efficacy of the Zscaler platform
• Produce high-quality POV assets and documentation that clearly articulate Zscaler’s differentiated value
• Cultivate technical champions by providing responsive, thoughtful technical counsel
• Earn trusted advisor status with your customers by anticipating their needs and providing insights that drive mission success
• Share ownership of account development strategies with your Account Executive—from pipeline generation to the final technical win

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience
• 5–8+ years as a Sales Engineer or Systems Integrator, with a deep understanding of the Federal, FSI, and A&D ecosystems
• You possess a proven track record of moving large-scale customers from legacy architectures to modern, cloud-native Zero Trust security models
• Technical Foundation: Deep, hands-on knowledge of network security, Zero Trust architecture, and SSE/SASE
• Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience across multiple Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
• Compliance & Industry Credibility: Familiarity with Federal compliance frameworks (e.g., CMMC)
• Certifications: Industry certifications including CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, PCNSA, or JNCIP