About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability.

We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Velocity Sales Engineer to join our team in a fully remote capacity, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Partner Sales Engineering within the WW Virtual Service Center department. You will be a vital part of our global Solutions Center Team, primarily supporting Americas SMB, LATAM, and Canada Commercial accounts by partnering with Account Executives and regional leadership to drive active deals. As a trusted advisor, you will combine strong security and networking expertise with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders, helping partners move faster from opportunity to close through technical pre-sales support, demos, and co-selling guidance.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Respond to inbound requests from partner business managers and distributors for first-call support, demos, and technical pre-sales activities
Provide technical influence and guidance to the partner community with a focus on regional resellers and distribution partners
Assist partners through education, co-selling activities, and the use of solutions demo center labs
Educate partners via training classes, architecture workshops, and awareness activities to drive successful outcomes
Provide remote assistance on partner lab configurations

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You act like an owner with a passion for the mission that fuels your bias for action, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
You are a high-trust collaborator who is ambitious for the team, embracing a challenge culture where candor delivered with clarity and respect is the fastest way to earn trust.
You are customer-obsessed, building deep empathy for both internal and external stakeholders to anchor your decisions in solving real-world problems.
You are a positive force who approaches hard problems with constructive energy and a contagious spirit that inspires the team to stay focused on solutions.
You operate with urgency, understanding that speed and quality are not mutually exclusive in a high-growth environment.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience as an inside or service center sales engineer within the cybersecurity or IT networking field
Broad understanding of security, networking, authentication, and internet fundamentals
Ability to run technical hands-on training to drive a "train the trainer" approach
Full professional language proficiency in both English and Spanish

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

4+ years of technical pre-sales experience, with professional services or architecture experience considered a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience delivering large-scale presentations
Strong prioritization and time management skills with a relentless "get it done" attitude

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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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