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Principal Sales Engineer

Zscaler
Location
Gurgaon, IND; Mumbai, IND
Posted
17 days ago
Department
APJ Field Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies
  • 15+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years with an advanced degree
  • Advanced product expertise and solution development capability
  • Hands-on experience with TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN, GRE, IPsec, Layer-7 firewalls, Web Proxies, Load Balancing, and Data Loss Prevention
  • Strong familiarity with NIST Zero Trust Architecture and relevant regulations and frameworks
Nice to have
  • Experience architecting or advising on AI-driven threat detection and automated security analytics
  • Coach or mentor mindset
  • Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese
What the job really is

The Principal Sales Engineer at Zscaler plays a crucial role in guiding customers through the transition from legacy cybersecurity architectures to a Zero Trust Architecture using the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform. This hybrid position involves conducting consultative workshops, designing high-level architectures, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful implementation. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and executive presence to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role may require flexibility in work location
  • No specific salary information provided
  • Emphasis on a consultative approach may require strong interpersonal skills
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