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Principal Specialist Sales Engineer, Data Security - Majors, East

Zscaler · Remote - D.C., USA; Remote - Maryland, USA; Remote - Massachusetts, USA; Remote - New Jersey, USA; Remote - New York, USA; Remote - Virginia, USA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
71 days
Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 77 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Zscaler's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zscaler
high
365 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
2026-10-24

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

The Principal Specialist Sales Engineer for Data Security at Zscaler will work closely with sales teams to shape and win strategic opportunities in the Majors East segment. This role involves creating and delivering technical presentations, gathering customer requirements, leading product evaluations, and designing test plans to ensure successful outcomes for clients.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools
  • BSCS or equivalent with extensive experience as an SE or systems integrator
  • 5+ years of Pre-Sales experience, including 3+ years selling security/networking solutions
  • Experience with data protection and web-related technologies
  • Experience in a matrix role working with the broader GTM team
  • Experience in Commercial/high velocity segment

Nice to have

  • Experience with Zscaler (or competitive solutions) in the Data Protection market
  • Understanding of SaaS technologies and regulatory compliance for the geography
  • Success working in a matrix environment, teaming with a broader GTM and partner ecosystem

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 details on the technical stack or tools used
  • Base salary range provided but excludes commission/bonus/equity
  • Remote work flexibility mentioned but no specifics on hybrid model

Summarised from Zscaler's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Zscaler on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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