Senior Specialist Sales Engineer - Data Security

About the role

The Specialist Sales Engineer will act as the technical authority for Data Security across the UK, partnering with Account Sales Consultants to drive technical wins. This role involves deep engagement with CISOs and data engineering stakeholders to translate complex data risks into measurable business outcomes. The successful candidate will lead workshops, deliver product demonstrations, and manage end-to-end Proof of Concept engagements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Sales Consultants as the data security SME to support discovery, competitive positioning, and technical objection handling.
• Lead hands-on DSPM, DLP, and AI data risk workshops with CISOs, Chief Privacy Officers, and data engineering stakeholders.
• Build and deliver tailored product demonstrations of Zscaler's data security platform.
• Own Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements end-to-end, including scoping success criteria and managing technical execution.
• Build and share reusable technical assets and represent Zscaler as a data security thought leader at industry events.

Required skills

• Data Security
• AI/ML
• Pre-Sales
• Data Protection
• DSPM
• DLP
• Value-based selling
• Web technologies

Nice to have

• AI-driven data classification
• AI security governance
• SaaS technologies
• Regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• BSCS degree or equivalent experience as a Systems Engineer or Systems Integrator
• 3+ years of experience in Pre-Sales roles
• 3+ years selling security or networking solutions in direct or high-touch environments

Benefits

• Health plans
• Vacation and sick time
• Parental leave
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement

About the Company

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation through its Zero Trust Exchange platform, which protects customers from cyberattacks and data loss. The company is building an AI-native enterprise focused on solving complex security challenges through customer obsession and a culture of collaboration.