Sr. Solutions Engineer

Japan

About the role

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. Location: Osaka  About the position: 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. 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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 Netskope 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.

About Netskope

Netskope is a cloud security company that provides Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions. Its platform helps organizations securely connect users to web, cloud, SaaS, private applications, and infrastructure from any device and location. Netskope's cloud-native security platform combines capabilities such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and SD-WAN to protect data, applications, and users while improving network performance and visibility.

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Job details

Location

Japan

Company

NameNetskope
IndustryAnalytics
Team Size5

Funding

Total raised

$1.4B

Last stage

Public

Investors

Lightspeed Venture Partners
Accel
Sequoia Capital
ICONIQ Growth
MMorgan Stanley

Founders

Sanjay Beri

Sanjay Beri

Co-Founder & CEO

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Krishna Narayanaswamy

Co-Founder & CTO

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Ravi Ithal

Co-Founder

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02

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03

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