Senior Solutions Engineer, Netskope
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Security cloud platform
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Security cloud platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To redefine cloud, network, and data security, empowering security teams with the right balance of protection and speed they need to secure their organisation's digital transformation journey.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of relevant experience as a Solutions/System Engineer with a proven track record and demonstrable skills at presenting technical information at the business executive level or at the architect level
- Strong empathy for customers AND passion for revenue and growth
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills ranging from tech level up to senior executives. Comfortable in public speaking and presenting to both internal and external executive audiences
- Ability to scale from the whiteboard to working with security architects to influencing CISOs
- Love and passion for helping customers and delivering satisfaction even when faced with difficult customers
- Demonstrable experience with systems installation, configuration and administration Linux, MacOS and Windows-based systems
- Proficient in mobile device technologies (MDM/MAM) and OS such as Android and iOS
- Knowledge of certificates, key management systems, HSM and related protocols
- Proven hands-on experience with information security solutions such as Web Proxy, NGFW, Security Gateways, working with remote access and site to site VPN technologies, SAML/SSO, DLP, Data security and understand but also write regex expressions
- Experience working with Cloud Identity Providers, SCIM, SIEM, SOAR, EDR and SD-WAN Deployments and Integrations
- Experience working with Active Directory Services including ADFS, working knowledge of Azure AD is desired
- Experience working with Public cloud environments (AWS, Azure and GCP)
- Working knowledge of the broader threat landscape and the ability to distill technology trends, and explain complex behaviors in simple terms
- Travel - within region. Experience working in and selling cloud-based technologies (SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS)
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree; preference for computer science or related degrees
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience with scripting languages such as Python, and REST API framework
- Prior experience with other vendor Cloud Security solutions is advantageous
- Strong security skills that would include hands-on experience with Bluecoat, Symantec, McAfee, Checkpoint, Cisco, Juniper along with other appropriate certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSK, CCSP, CCSE, GCFW, PCNSE, JNCIS-SEC/JNCIP-ENT, GCIH, etc)
- Agile Scrum Certification: CSPO, CSM, or CSP | Project Management Certification: PMP
- Advanced level network technology certifications (e.g. CCNP, CCIE, CCSP, JNCIE, etc)
What the job involves
- The Netskope Solutions Engineer will come on board with the full support of the executive team. This is an amazing opportunity for the sales professional who has a history of completely dominating their territory and who wants to make an impact on building the next iconic cloud security company
- You will work closely with customers and partners as your primary point of contact for feedback and resolution of issues and will be the customers’ advocate for issues that require assistance from the HQ Support team.
- You will provide feedback to the Product Management team on new feature requests and product enhancements from your customer base. Heavy travel within the territory is required and as necessary to support other company-based engagements within the US
- This is a highly impactful role – You will have a compelling opportunity to impact the business and advance your career
- Objective #1 is to exceed our sales targets
- Articulate the high-level benefits of Netskope's architecture to our target audiences (typically senior security management up to CISO and CIO)
- Construct best practices for presentations, demos, and Proof of Concept/Value exercises as well as overall win strategy
- Take an active role in your regions customer success and help resolve any customer satisfaction issues, escalating cross functionally when needed
- Understand the customer need and establish company's product as the best solution that addresses that customer requirement and provides business value
- Present the Netskope cloud security solution to prospective customers
- Create and deliver demonstrations of the products
- Gather customer technical requirements
- Work trade shows as necessary
- Provide insight on competitive solutions and differentiate between them
- Create evaluation test plans with customers and partners and managing the evaluation process to a successful conclusion
- Lead Proof-of-Concepts (POCs)
- Present at Conferences and Seminars
- Respond effectively to RFIs/RFPs
Our take
As more and more businesses switch to the cloud, there is a growing concern over data breaches and outages, and companies need to invest more in stabilising their security tools. Netskope is a leader in cloud security, helping the world’s largest organisations take full advantage of the cloud and web without sacrificing their resilience to attacks.
The company's patented Cloud XD technology eliminates security blind spots, with the capability to quickly target and control activities across thousands of cloud services and millions of websites. With full control from one cloud, users benefit from 360-degree data protection that guards data everywhere, with advanced threat protection that stops more elusive attacks.
At the beginning of 2023, Netskope raised $401 million in funding that has been used to advance its secure access service edge (SASE) efforts. It continues to release new products, as well as report on the development of the cyberthreat landscape, with the potential to become a driving force and voice for improved cloud security.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2023
$401m
CONVERTIBLE
Jul 2021
$300m
SERIES H
Total funding: $1.4bn
Company benefits
- Family Medical Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Remote Work Program
- Dental Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Vision Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- Company Outings
- Stocked Kitchen
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
Company values
- Collaborative and transparent - Everybody works hard and we work together. Our corporate leadership is clear, open, honest and our middle managers share what’s happening in the company, and the most junior people have a big impact. That’s what it means to be transparent
- No politics or bureaucracy - There’s no room for politics or bureaucracy at Netskope. Big egos are shown the door. Nobody’s too senior or important to be held accountable. Everybody rolls up their sleeves, and the best ideas win
- Determined - we make it happen, period - Whether we’re dealing with a customer issue, a needed product feature, or a way to enable our best partners, we make it happen. No excuses. It’s in our DNA
- Customers are #1, and we have their back - Our customers’ success means more to us than anything else? Technology projects aren’t always easy, and our job is to be in the trenches with our customers. They need to know we have their backs, and we need to earn their trust every day
- Dream big and be innovative - Netskope is solving some of the most advanced information security challenges today. We have more than 40 patent claims to our name, with dozens more in process. Our only choice is to dream big and innovate every day
- Always have fun - Whether we’re sharing a meal or volunteering alongside our colleagues, we are laughing and having fun. We trust and appreciate each other, and nobody takes themselves too seriously. That’s what makes work fun
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
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Leadership
Sanjay Beri
(CEO)Previously worked for 8 years at Juniper Networks, holding various positions such as VP and General Manager of Access/Security and Pulse Business Unit, and Executive Sponsor of Juniper Engineering Operations.
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