Partner Solutions Architect - Global Service Providers

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 Partner Solutions Architect to join our Partner Engineering team as an individual contributor. This is a hybrid role, reporting to the GSP & MSSP Partner Engineering Director, in which you'll be responsible for:

• You will provide technical leadership, influence, and guidance to our partner community with a focus on the managed service offerings and service provider relationships.
• You will assist partners in building a robust practice with Zscaler, leveraging enablement, co-selling activities, partner labs, and service offering creation.
• You will work in collaboration with both Zscaler field teams and partners on joint account engagement.
• You will educate our partners through our training classes and materials, architecture workshops, and other awareness activities with an emphasis on the outcomes those activities can drive.
• You will work with the GSI, GSP, MSSP, and Velocity team members on global strategies with these strategic partners.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• You will have more than 10 years experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architecture / design /implementation experience
• You will have a deep understanding of security, networking, authentication, and Internet fundamentals
• You can guide the technical relationship between Zscaler and partners and make recommendations on security, cost, performance and reliability using Zscaler products
• Experience building technical champions that influence partner direction and positive outcomes that drive growth in both resale and services delivery
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% with most of the required travel in EMEA with Global travel potentially involved a few times per year

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Background in large-scale MDM deployment leveraging security agents on an endpoint
• Experience automating with Python/APIs or other programming skills
• Business level fluency in French, German, and English

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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 s