Senior Sales Engineer

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Business Development

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Job Description

Zscaler seeks a Senior Sales Engineer in Japan to provide technical expertise and lead the technical sales process for enterprise customers. Responsibilities include delivering sales pitches, technical presentations, and taking total ownership of the technical sales cycle. The ideal candidate possesses a BSCS or equivalent with extensive experience as an SE or systems integrator and at least 7 years of pre-sales experience, including 3+ years selling security/networking solutions. A deep understanding of HTTP, web technologies, and network security is crucial.
Must have:
  • BSCS or equivalent
  • 7+ years pre-sales experience
  • 3+ years selling security/networking solutions
  • HTTP and web technologies expertise
  • Deliver sales pitches and presentations
Good to have:
  • Routing/switching experience
  • SaaS technology understanding
  • Channel partner experience
  • Network security technology knowledge (proxies, firewalls, etc.)
  • Experience with macOS, UNIX/Linux, and Windows systems
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. 

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals who are passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing their expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future and further cement our position as the world leader in cloud security. Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships all work together to demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Sales Engineer to join our Japan Sales Engineering team. Reporting to the Manager, Sales Engineering in Japan, you'll be responsible for:

  • You will provide technical expertise and advice to enterprise customers
  • You will take total ownership of the technical sale and processes
  • You will Independently deliver sales pitches, technical and whiteboards presentations

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • BSCS or equivalent with extensive experience as an SE or systems integrator
  • More than 7 years of experience in Pre-Sales roles, with at least 3 years of experience in selling security / networking solutions in direct sales or high-touch sales environments
  • HTTP and web related technologies

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience working with routing and switching products, including troubleshooting; Understand SaaS based technologies and their implications for the enterprise and worked with Channel partners and have a solid understanding of a channel-centric go to market approach
  • Knowledge in network security technologies including but not limited to: proxies, caches, firewalls, SSL/TLS, GRE and IPsec tunneling, DNS, load balancing, SD-WAN, VPN's, DLP, anti-virus, spam and spyware solutions (Gateway and SaaS), detection of Advanced Threats, malware detonation/sandboxing, killchain, and analytics
  • Hands-on experience with systems installation, configuration and administration of macOS, UNIX/Linux and Windows-based systems (prior GPO, Active Directory/LDAP and SSO/SAML experience desirable)

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At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

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!

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 proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

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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About The Company

Axonius gives customers the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, automating response actions, and informing business-level strategy. With solutions for both cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and SaaS management, Axonius is deployed in minutes and integrates with hundreds of data sources to provide a comprehensive asset inventory, uncover gaps, and automatically validate and enforce policies. Cited as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups, with accolades from CNBC, Forbes, and Fortune, Axonius covers millions of assets, including devices and cloud assets, user accounts, and SaaS applications, for customers around the world. For more, visit Axonius.com.

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