Principal Sales Engineer - Majors, South

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform. We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler. Role We are looking for a Principal Sales Engineer to join our team located in the South. This role will report to the Director of Sales Engineering for the Americas Field Sales team. You will be responsible for architecting technical solutions that directly address and resolve critical customer pain points. What you’ll do (Rol [... source excerpt omitted ...] on. 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 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 are resilient and adaptable. You vi [... source excerpt omitted ...] ary. You maintain composure and focus in high-pressure situations, guiding yourself and your team through complexity with a steady, positive hand. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 10+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Systems integrator Knowledge of network security technologies Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) Industry certifications including CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSA, CISSP, or CCSP Experience working with large enterprise a