Today, there's more data and users outside the enterprise than inside, causing the network perimeter as we know it to dissolve. We realized a new perimeter was needed, one that is built in the cloud and follows and protects data wherever it goes, so we started Netskope to redefine Cloud, Network and Data Security.
Since 2012, we have built the market-leading cloud security company and an award-winning culture powered by hundreds of employees spread across offices in Santa Clara, St. Louis, Bangalore, London, Paris, Melbourne, Taipei, and Tokyo. Our core values are openness, honesty, and transparency, and we purposely developed our open desk layouts and large meeting spaces to support and promote partnerships, collaboration, and teamwork. From catered lunches and office celebrations to employee recognition events and social professional groups such as the Awesome Women of Netskope (AWON), we strive to keep work fun, supportive and interactive. Visit us at Netskope Careers. Please follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter@Netskope.
The Security Engineering team is the engine room of Netskope’s defense strategy and technical execution. We don't just follow industry standards; we define them. As a Security Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-caliber team of engineers dedicated to building, deploying, and maintaining the security infrastructure that protects our global systems.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between security architecture and hands-on implementation. You will be responsible for the growth and mentorship of your team, ensuring that security—including AI Security, Identity (IAM/CIAM), Cloud Security and Modern Endpoint/Email defense—is seamlessly integrated into our product lifecycle without compromising performance.
Team Leadership & Agile Execution: Lead, develop, and nurture a globally diverse team. Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Retrospectives) to ensure continuous delivery and a predictable engineering velocity.
AI Security Engineering: Drive the engineering of AI Security Management and LLM guardrails. Ensure secure adoption of Generative AI by implementing real-time inspection, data de-identification, and policy-driven controls for AI agents and model interactions.
Identity Security (IAM & CIAM): Oversee the design and implementation of robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Customer Identity (CIAM) frameworks. Secure the user lifecycle with automated provisioning, MFA, and modern protocols (OIDC, SAML, OAuth).
Modern Defense Integration: Manage and optimize our specialized security stack, ensuring seamless integration between CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint protection and Mimecast for email security. Automate threat intelligence sharing and incident response workflows across these platforms.
Technical Security Oversight: Conduct design and code reviews to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of distributed systems.
Operational Excellence: Drive the automation of security controls through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code (PaC) to reduce manual overhead and human error.
Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate security risks, project statuses, and strategic visions to the senior leadership team and cross-functional partners.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure all engineered solutions meet rigorous standards including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001, providing the necessary automation for evidence collection.
Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience building and managing security infrastructure, agile methods such as with at least 3-5 years in a formal leadership or management role.
Technical Domain Expertise:
Identity: SME-level knowledge of IAM/CIAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD) and identity governance.
Endpoint & Email: Hands-on experience managing and integrating CrowdStrike and Mimecast in an enterprise environment.
Cloud Security: In-depth technical knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Linux internals, and securing containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Leadership: A proven self-starter who can manage complex team dynamics, resolve technical impediments, and mentor senior-level talent.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into succinct documentation or executive presentations.
Security Frameworks: Deep familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-190, CSA, CIS Benchmarks, and the COBIT framework.
Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, or TOGAF are highly preferred. Specific certifications in CrowdStrike, Mimecast, or Cloud Security (AWS/GCP/Azure) are a significant plus.
Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
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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.
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.
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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.
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