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Zscaler is hiring a remote Sales Engineer based in Thailand to lead the technical side of enterprise cybersecurity sales. The role owns the end-to-end technical sales cycle, including opportunity qualification, solution positioning, technical demonstrations, whiteboarding, and trusted-advisor engagement. Candidates need at least five years of presales experience, including three years selling security technologies, along with strong network-security and infrastructure administration knowledge. The position requires travel of approximately 30% to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam and emphasizes independent execution in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. Knowledge of AI/ML, SASE, identity integrations, web security, and proof-of-concept work is particularly relevant.
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I would begin with discovery around user access patterns, application locations, security incidents, and operational limitations. I would then connect Zero Trust principles—continuous verification, least-privilege access, and application-level segmentation—to measurable outcomes such as reduced attack surface, improved user experience, and simpler remote access operations.
I would define success criteria jointly with the customer before deployment, identify stakeholders and use cases, validate prerequisites, and establish a timeline. During the PoC, I would document results against agreed criteria, address technical issues quickly, and conclude with an executive-ready outcomes review and recommended next steps.
Key concepts include DNS and traffic forwarding, proxy architecture, TLS inspection, firewall policy, URL filtering, authentication flows, and threat prevention. I would tailor the depth to the audience while explaining how the architecture protects users and data without creating unnecessary latency or operational complexity.
I adapt my communication to each stakeholder's priorities. With leaders, I focus on risk reduction, business outcomes, and transformation goals; with administrators, I focus on architecture, integrations, deployment steps, and operational impact. Consistent follow-through and clear documentation help establish trust with both groups.
I would use them to identify traffic patterns, configuration anomalies, potential policy gaps, and likely performance or security risks. The findings should support—not replace—technical validation, and I would clearly explain the evidence, assumptions, and recommended remediation actions to the customer.
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 Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a remote based in Thailand, reporting to the Head of Solution Engineering, Emerging Markets in the Solutions Consulting department. As a critical technical partner, you will drive the digital transformation of our enterprise customers by providing expert thought leadership and high-impact technical guidance. You will be responsible for the end-to-end technical sales process, ensuring our solutions are positioned to solve complex business challenges effectively.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Provide technical thought leadership and advice to enterprise customers on how to transform their digital experience
- Take total ownership of the technical sale and all associated processes
- Identify and qualify technical opportunities while developing and maintaining trusted advisor relationships with key customer stakeholders
- Deliver high-impact sales pitches, technical demonstrations, and whiteboard presentations to ensure successful solution deployments
- Travel 30% to Phillipines, Indonesia and Vietnam
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity. You’re comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
- You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
- You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
- 5+ years of experience in presales roles, with at least 3 years specifically focused on selling security solutions and technologies
- Hands-on experience with systems installation and administration of routers/switches
- Deep technical knowledge of network security principles and applications
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Demonstrated experience using AI-powered diagnostic tools or predictive analysis to optimize complex proof-of-concept (PoC) configurations and evaluate enterprise network security postures
- Technical proficiency with GPO, Active Directory/LDAP, and SSO/SAML integrations
- Strong understanding of HTTP and web security technologies, including proxies, caches, and firewalls
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- In-office perks, and more!
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