Cloud Specialist - Zero Trust Networking - US WEST

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 Cloud Specialist to join our Take Off team. Reporting to the Director, Field Specialists - Cloud. We are looking to hire someone remotely in the US West region (Pacific Time Zone).

In this role you will:

• Serve as the local technical expert for customers and sales on the topic of ZT Networking for Cloud
• Present to customers as our expert in Zero Trust Networking strategy and vision, architecture and deployment at all levels in the customer hierarchy, from practitioner to CIO
• Lead conversations about industry trends and emerging changes to the security landscape that every customer needs to be aware of and planning to deal with in regards to ZT Networking
• Discuss, with credibility, competitive offers in the marketplace and position ours as the best alternative
• Lead and support customer Proof-of-Value (with our SE's) that showcase our unique value

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree; Computer Science, Engineering or other technical fields an advantage
• 5+ years of experience: Product Management, Technical Business Development, Technical Sales
• Must have working knowledge in security, networking, and applications across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Hands-on experience is required for at least one of these clouds

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) working knowledge and hands-on experience an advantage, but not required
• Experience delivering products as cloud-based services
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) – must be able to communicate at a business and technical level with internal teams, customers, partners and executives.

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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range$162,750—$232,500 USD

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.

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