Solutions Engineer

Netskope
Nevada, NV
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with technical sales experience and cloud security expertise will find this high-impact role with heavy travel requirements and a focus on customer advocacy and executive-level presentations

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in technical sales and a history of exceeding sales targets in cloud security
    — “The Netskope Sr. Solutions Engineer will come on board with the full support of the executive team.”
  • Candidates with proven ability to present technical concepts to non-technical executives and build win strategies
    — “Construct best practices for presentations, demos, and Proof of Concept/Value exercises as well as overall win strategy.”

Things to consider

  • Heavy travel is required within the region and for company-based engagements in the US
    — “Heavy travel within the territory is required and as necessary to support other company-based engagements within the US.”
  • The role demands a high level of technical and executive communication skills
    — “Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills ranging from tech level up to senior executives.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in influencing CISOs and delivering technical presentations to executives
    — “Articulate the high-level benefits of Netskope's architecture to our target audiences (typically senior security management up to CISO and CIO).”
  • Emphasize hands-on technical skills with Linux, Windows, and cloud environments
    — “Demonstrable experience with systems installation, configuration and administration Linux, MacOS and Windows-based systems”
  • Showcase ability to manage POCs and create evaluation test plans with customers
    — “Create evaluation test plans with customers and partners and managing the evaluation process to a successful conclusion”
  • Demonstrate understanding of competitive cloud security solutions and how to differentiate them
    — “Provide insight on competitive solutions and differentiate between them”
  • Include experience with scripting languages like Python and REST API framework in your profile
    — “Demonstrable experience with scripting languages such as Python, and REST API framework.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Exceed sales targets
  • Articulate Netskope's architecture benefits
  • Construct best practices for presentations and demos
Typical background
Solutions EngineerSystem EngineerTechnical Sales

Skills & requirements

Required

Cloud SecurityTechnical PresentationsDemosCustomer Requirements GatheringPOC ManagementCompetitive AnalysisRfi/rfp Response

Preferred

Cloud Security ExperienceNetwork SecurityAI Security

Stack & domain

Cloud SecurityTechnical InformationPresentationsDemosProof Of Concept/value ExercisesCustomer SuccessCustomer Satisfaction IssuesCustomer Technical RequirementsRfis/rfpsConferences And SeminarsEmpathy For CustomersPassion For Revenue And GrowthCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingTechnical PresentationsCustomer AdvocacyNetworkingAIDataSecurity

About the role

Original posting from Netskope

Join the Future of Security at Netskope

Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era. We secure and accelerate cloud, data, and AI in real time, everywhere. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, its Zero Trust Engine, and the powerful NewEdge network to gain full visibility and control without performance trade-offs.

At Netskope, our technology is driven by our greatest strength: our people. We believe that belonging powers innovation, and success is both personal and organizational. We embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, beliefs, ability, and identity, creating an environment where every voice is heard and respected. We empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work, grow their careers through continuous education and mentorship, and lead with transparency and curiosity. Join a team where you belong, where you are encouraged to be an entrepreneur, and where together, we continue to redefine the landscape of security.

Visit Careers at Netskope to learn more. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About the position:

The Netskope Sr. 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.

Responsibilities include:

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

Job Requirements:

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). 

Desire:

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).

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree; preference for computer science or related degrees

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Compensation: 

At Netskope, salary is one component of our competitive total rewards package. The salary range for this position is as listed below. This is a national range. For purposes of complying with applicable laws, the range applies to candidates in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Washington, and other states.

The successful candidate’s starting pay will also be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions. 

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the On Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target commission amount at 100% goal achievement.

In addition to salary, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus plan (for non-sales roles) and a stock award program. Candidates may also be eligible for a comprehensive health plan and other benefits that can be reviewed at Netskope Benefits site. 

Salary Range$177,500—$253,000 USDNetskope is committed to implementing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Netskope does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on religion, race, color, sex, marital or veteran statues, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.

Netskope respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us, please refer to Netskope's Privacy Policy for more details.

The application window for this position is expected to close within 50 days. You may apply by filling out the below information, or visiting our Netskope Careers site.

Source: Netskope careers

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