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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Zscaler's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zscaler
- low 0 stale, 19 reposted of 370 open
- Hiring momentum
- 564 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zscaler's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zscaler.
About this role
As a Senior Sales Engineer at Zscaler, you will be responsible for architecting technical solutions for federal customers in the Aerospace & Defense and Federal System Integrator sectors. This role involves overseeing the technical sales process, leading Proof of Value engagements, and providing technical counsel to cultivate relationships with clients. You will work closely with Account Executives to develop account strategies and ensure customer success in adopting Zero Trust security models.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zscaler as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience
- 5–8+ years as a Sales Engineer or Systems Integrator
- Deep understanding of the Federal, FSI, and A&D ecosystems
- Proven track record of transitioning customers from legacy architectures to cloud-native Zero Trust security models
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of network security, Zero Trust architecture, and SSE/SASE
- Ability to act as a Consultative AI Advisor, guiding customers through AI change management
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience across multiple Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools
- Familiarity with Federal compliance frameworks (e.g., CMMC)
- Industry certifications including CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, PCNSA, or JNCIP
What you get
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work structure or expectations
- Base salary range provided but excludes commission/bonus/equity
- Role requires navigating high-pressure situations and adapting to change frequently
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Listed by Zscaler on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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