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Principal Sales Engineer - Federal

Zscaler
Location
Remote - Maryland, USA; Remote - New Jersey, USA; Remote - North Carolina, USA; Remote - Pennsylvania, USA; Remote - South Carolina, USA; Remote - Virginia, USA; Remote - West Virginia, USA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Public Sector Field Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools
  • Experience in security operations, firewall or proxy operations, and networking
  • Demonstrated ability and proactive desire to learn new technical concepts quickly
Nice to have
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a Consultative AI Advisor
  • Utilization of AI tools, coding skills, or technical project development using AI
  • Strong technical background in enterprise security and modern networking architectures
  • Industry certifications including CCIE, CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSA, CISSP, or CCSP
What the job really is

The Principal Sales Engineer will work remotely within the East Coast, focusing on the Federal sector. This role involves presenting and demonstrating the Zscaler platform, overseeing the technical sales process, running Proof of Value engagements, and acting as a trusted advisor to guide Federal Civilian entities through their Zero Trust transformation.

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
  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned for the role
  • Base salary range provided but excludes commission/bonus/equity
  • Remote role limited to specific East Coast states
Job score3.2/5
Benefits3/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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