Senior Sales Engineer - Public Sector
Application analysis
Senior Sales Engineer - Public Sector at Zscaler is a forward deployed zero trust security role for engineers who want customer-facing technical work with real deployment ownership.
Reading this role
This Solutions / Sales Engineering role centers on technical discovery, demos, POCs, and helping buyers build internal consensus. Key signals from the listing: Senior scope.
About Zscaler
Zscaler replaces legacy perimeter security with cloud-delivered zero trust for large enterprises. The role is anchored in Gurgaon, IND, so expect on-site customer work in that region.
Signals in the listing
Stand out for Senior Sales Engineer - Public Sector
- Lead your application with one paragraph tying Senior Sales Engineer - Public Sector to a specific customer or deployment you owned — Zscaler hires for shipped outcomes, not tool lists.
- Bring a tight demo narrative: customer pain, live workflow, and measurable before/after — treat the interview like a compressed POC.
- Show how you qualify opportunities and say no to bad-fit pilots; Zscaler values technical judgment in customer-facing roles.
- This role is tied to Gurgaon, IND — mention willingness to work on-site with customers and any existing ties to that market (clients, partners, or domain knowledge).
Stand out at Zscaler
- Demonstrate network/security architecture with a concrete example — Zscaler will probe for specifics, not buzzwords.
- Demonstrate enterprise rollout patience with a concrete example — Zscaler will probe for specifics, not buzzwords.
- They respect candidates who understand real enterprise network topologies, not just slide-deck zero trust.
- Read recent engineering blog posts, product launches, and customer stories on zscaler.com — reference one explicitly in your outreach to show genuine interest.
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Role description
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our 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 say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. 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 be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer - Public Sector to join our SE India team. This is a hybrid role based in Gurgaon, reporting to the Senior Manager, Sales Engineering. You will join a global group of professionals passionate about driving a secure, cloud-enabled digital future as a leader in cloud security. You will demonstrate the power and agility of cloud transformation by aligning with regional leadership and engineering to deliver strategic solutions that solve complex customer challenges.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
Provide technical thought leadership and advice to enterprise customers on how to transform their digital experience Take total ownership of the technical sale and associated processes Identify and qualify technical opportunities while developing and maintaining trusted advisor relationships with key customer stakeholders Deliver high-impact sales pitches, technical demonstrations, and whiteboard presentations to ensure successful deployments
Who You Are (Success Profile)
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 are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact. You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish, knowing their success is our success. You are data-driven. You use data and analytics to find the truth, measure what matters, and guide informed decisions. You value evidence over assumptions, replacing "I think" with "I know" to drive better outcomes. You lead with integrity. You do the right thing, even when it’s hard. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent, transparent action.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Extensive experience as a Sales Engineer or systems integrator within the enterprise space Hands-on expertise in installing, configuring, and managing routers, switches, and network security technologies
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Advanced experience with GPO, Active Directory/LDAP, and SSO/SAML Deep technical knowledge of HTTP and web security technologies, including proxies, caches, and firewalls Proven ability to install, configure, and manage macOS, UNIX/Linux, and Windows systems in complex environments #LI-Hybrid
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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.
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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 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.