Senior Netskope Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Netskope Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will take an ownership approach to partnering with one of our marquis partners in all related project phases including; design, implementation, and optimization of Netskope's Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions. This leadership role requires deep expertise in Netskope platforms, cloud security architectures, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating cross-functionally to secure our cloud environments. Will be hands on with task assignments, quality review, UAT, and process management actions over the implementation and transition to support phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of Netskope cloud security solutions.
• Design and implement effective security policies across multiple cloud platforms using Netskope.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts generated by Netskope and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Develop best practices and standard operating procedures for Netskope usage organization-wide.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, network engineers, and security teams to integrate Netskope with existing systems.
• Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments related to cloud applications and data using Netskope insights.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of security incidents involving Netskope.
• Manage upgrades, patching, and lifecycle of Netskope deployments.
• Stay updated on Netskope releases, features, and industry trends to continuously enhance the deployment.
• Mentor and provide training for security engineers on Netskope functionalities and cloud security principles.
• Produce documentation on system architecture, configurations, and workflow automation related to Netskope.
• Engage with Netskope support and professional services for issue resolution and strategic advice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• At least 10 years of cybersecurity experience, with a minimum of 3 years hands-on work with Netskope solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Security, including CASB, and Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for large environments (20k plus users).
• Expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts, firewalls, proxies, VPN, and endpoint security.
• Experience scripting or programming for automation (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR tools, and incident response processes.
• Effective leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CCSP, CISSP, Netskope Certified Security Professional).

Other Skills and/or Experience:

• Industry Experience: Preferred for any Pharma, Bioscience, and/or other federally regulated industries
• Strong technical background: Deep understanding of cloud computing, networking, security principles, and data loss prevention.
• Proficiency in programming languages: Expertise in languages like C , Go, or Python.
• Experience with distributed systems: Familiarity with technologies like Kafka, Spark, and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record: Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex software systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, mentor team members, and collaborate across different teams.
• Leadership qualities: Ability to lead and influence technical teams, drive innovation, and make sound technical decisions.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues, analyse performance bottlenecks, and optimize system performance.
• Knowledge of Netskope's product offerings: Familiarity with Netskope's cloud security platform, including SWG, DLP, and CASB.
• Experience integrating Netskope with identity providers (Okta, Azure AD).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Security model.
• Ability to analyse logs and generate custom reports.
• Hands-on experience with JSON, REST APIs, and automation frameworks.