Specialist Account Executive, Sec Ops

About Zscaler

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero‑trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.

Here,
impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate
—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high‑performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability.

We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Product Sales Account Executive to join our Sales and Go‑to‑Market team. This role can be based in any major city within the Chicagoland area, reporting to the VP - Sec Ops. You will support the central region, acting as the primary specialist to drive revenue growth within the security operations product suite, including unified vulnerability management, deception and threat hunting.

You will lead the charge in demonstrating the power of cloud transformation to cement our position as a global leader in cloud security.

Serve as the primary specialist for customers, partners, and internal teams to drive revenue growth across the security operations product portfolio.

Partner with domain‑expert solution engineers to capture customer requirements and craft compelling value propositions that close complex business deals.

Own the regional quota and territory achievement by building and implementing account‑based strategies to land and expand data security solutions.

Collaborate synergistically with primary sales teams and leadership to ensure a unified and effective Zscaler presence in the market.

Engage stakeholders across the organization, selling effectively to both C‑suite executives and technical practitioners.

You thrive in ambiguity and are 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 toward 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.

5+ years of full‑cycle sales experience within the software or security industry.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Progressive experience engaging with and selling to accounts at the C‑level.

Demonstrated expertise and practical experience with value‑based selling methodologies.

Ability to be based in the…