Director, Sales Engineering

About Zscaler
Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% 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, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, 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.

Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Solution Engineering leader to join our Solution Consulting team. Reporting to the Vice President, Solution Engineering, Asia Pacific, you will be responsible for:

• Recruiting, developing and effectively leading a team of talented Solution Engineers across Australia and New Zealand
• Providing technical thought leadership for the Australia and New Zealand business
• Working closely with customers and sales leadership to design and present business solutions to showcase value of Zscalers' solutions for customers
• Refining the solution engineering processes such as discovery, technical qualification, and proof-of-value (POV) to maximise customer value and satisfaction
• Provide advice and support response to requests for proposals, i.e. present recommendations and associated benefits to clients.

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• A thought leader with at least 15 years of experience in technical presales, including at least 8 years of people leadership experience
• Demonstrable track record of achievement in technical pre-sales leadership roles
• Excellent knowledge of network security technologies
• Excellent knowledge of cloud computing
• Passion for people leadership

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Excellent customer presentation skills
• Passion for the value and benefits that Zscaler can provide customers in the Australia and New Zealand region

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.

Benefits
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.

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