Netskope Architect

Role: Netskope Architect

Location: Remote (Chennai Preferred)

Experience: 13+ Years

Work Hours: 5.30 PM to 2.30 AM IST - US Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise-level Zero Trust security solutions using the Netskope platform.
• Architect and deploy Netskope Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions, including Next-Generation Secure Web Gateway (NG SWG), Netskope Private Access (NPA), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Digital Experience Management (DEM).
• Gather business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and high-availability architecture designs.
• Configure and maintain security policies for URL filtering, malware protection, file controls, and secure web access.
• Manage Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) files and supporting services to ensure seamless application connectivity.
• Troubleshoot complex network access, proxy, authentication, and connectivity issues.
• Provide technical leadership during critical incidents, outage bridges, and complex problem resolution.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical challenges and evaluate new product features.
• Create and maintain architecture documents, network diagrams, implementation plans, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure security solutions align with enterprise security standards, authentication protocols, and Zero Trust principles.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with the Netskope Security Service Edge (SSE) platform.
• Expertise in Next-Generation Secure Web Gateway (NG SWG), Netskope Private Access (NPA), and CASB.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and enterprise network security.
• Experience with proxy policies, URL filtering, malware and file controls, and PAC file administration.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across network connectivity, access security, and cloud environments.
• Ability to design, implement, and support enterprise-scale security solutions.

Good to Have

• Experience with Splunk for monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) exposure using Ansible or Terraform.
• Monitoring and packet analysis tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark.
• Working knowledge of Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Familiarity with F5 LTM/GTM, AVI, and IPS/IDS technologies.
• Netskope certifications such as Netskope Integrator Accreditation, Certified Cloud Security Architect (NSK300), or Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NSK100).
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a security professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong architectural thinking, troubleshooting capabilities, and technical leadership. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with enterprise stakeholders, leading complex implementations, and driving secure access solutions across distributed environments.