Senior Sales Engineer - FSI

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join our Federal team, specifically focused on the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) and Federal System Integrator (FSI) vertical. This is a hands-on technical role where you are responsible for architecting technical solutions that directly address and resolve critical customer pain points within the world’s most mission-critical environments.

We are looking for a critical thinker who can persuasively connect the dots between a customer’s desired business outcomes and the underlying technical levers that make them a reality. For the right candidate, this is a career opportunity to be at the forefront of the cybersecurity industry.

What You’ll Do (The Role)

• Oversee the technical sales process by translating complex enterprise requirements into transformative Zero Trust solution architectures. You are responsible for explaining the why to a CIO and the how to a network engineer with equal fluency and precision.
• 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. You will produce high-quality POV assets and documentation that clearly articulate Zscaler’s differentiated value.
• Cultivate technical champions by providing responsive, thoughtful technical counsel. You will earn trusted advisor status with your customers by anticipating their needs and providing insights that drive mission success.
• Sharing ownership of account development strategies with your Account Executive—from pipeline generation to the final technical win.

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You have dynamic range: You navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You are resilient and adaptable. You view change as an opportunity and setbacks as temporary. You maintain composure and focus in high-pressure situations, guiding yourself and your team through complexity with a steady, positive hand.
• You understand that selling is a team sport. You are collegial, customer-obsessed, and highly responsive to both customers and internal colleagues. You genuinely enjoy helping others succeed.

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)