Lead Enterprise SASE Security Engineer (Netskope Focus)

Northwest Partners is seeking a Lead Enterprise SASE Security Engineer to contribute to a large-scale digital initiative for a top technology organization. This individual will drive the deployment and operationalization of a global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture, with a focus on Zero Trust security models and Netskope implementation.

This is role onsite 3 days / week

What YOU will do

Define and engineer ZTNA internal application policies to enforce least-privilege access

Design and implement a tag-oriented SASE unified security policy strategy

Conduct SSL inspection review and exclusion validation to minimize security blind spots

Lead firewall policy and web category cleanup to streamline final policy sets

Document design and configuration standards associated with the SASE deployment

Deploy and operate the Netskope platform including SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, and RBI components

Integrate Netskope with identity providers and EDR solutions to enforce adaptive access policies

Provide Tier 3 technical support and troubleshooting for Netskope-related issues across various endpoints

What YOU will bring us

5+ years in security engineering roles with at least 3 years focused on enterprise SASE / SSE deployment

Hands-on experience with Netskope Security Cloud or comparable platforms (e.g., Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access)

Proven experience migrating from legacy firewalls (e.g., Check Point, Cisco) to a SASE platform

Strong networking knowledge across OSI layers 1-7, SD-WAN, and traditional firewalls

Scripting skills using Python or similar for automation and API integration

Expertise in NGFW policy creation and migration to identity-based models

Ability to optimize SSL / TLS decryption policies in high-volume cloud environments

Preferred : Certifications such as Netskope Cloud Security Certification or Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator

Declaimer : All candidates will be asked to briefly show a government-issued ID on video during the first interview. This step protects the integrity of the hiring process given the rise in applicant impersonation and employment fraud.

Benefits Include :

Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Benefits and more.

About Northwest Partners

Northwest Partners is an equal opportunity employer. At Northwest Partners we are dedicated to moving at the speed of innovation. We work with clients across the globe to provide exceptional knowledge, talent, and resources. As a trusted partner, we merge the client's vision with our expertise to deliver powerful results. Northwest Partners is known for building and managing elite teams in technology across diverse industries. Our mission is to empower every talent and every client to achieve more.