Netskope Principal Engineer

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone's best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Job Overview

*** This is a 3 to 6 month fixed-term contract and fully remote. Eligible applicants must reside in the United Kingdom OR Ireland***

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Netskope Principal Engineer - (Integration Architect) to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will take an ownership approach to partnering with one of our marquis partners in all related project phases including; design, implementation, and optimization of Netskope's Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions. This leadership role requires deep expertise in Netskope platforms, cloud security architectures, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating cross-functionally to secure our cloud environments. Will be hands on with task assignments, quality review, UAT, and process management actions over the implementation and transition to support phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of Netskope cloud security solutions.
• Design and implement effective security policies across multiple cloud platforms using Netskope.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts generated by Netskope and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Develop best practices and standard operating procedures for Netskope usage organization-wide.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, network engineers, and security teams to integrate Netskope with existing systems.
• Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments related to cloud applications and data using Netskope insights.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of security incidents involving Netskope.
• Manage upgrades, patching, and lifecycle of Netskope deployments.
• Stay updated on Netskope releases, features, and industry trends to continuously enhance the deployment.
• Mentor and provide training for security engineers on Netskope functionalities and cloud security principles.
• Produce documentation on system architecture, configurations, and workflow automation related to Netskope.
• Engage with Netskope support and professional services for issue resolution and strategic advice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, with a minimum of 3 years hands-on work with Netskope solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Security, including CSPM, CASB, and Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for large environments (20k plus users).
• Expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts, firewalls, proxies, VPN, and endpoint security.
• Experience scripting or programming for automation (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR tools, and incident response processes.
• Effective leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CCSP, CISSP, Netskope Certified Security Professional).

Other Skills and/or Experience:

• Industry Experience: Preferred for any Pharma, Bioscience, and/or other federally regulated industries
• Strong technical background: Deep understanding of cloud computing, networking, security principles, and data loss prevention.
• Proficiency in programming languages: Expertise in languages like C++, Go, or Python.
• Experience with distributed systems: Familiarity with technologies like Kafka, Spark, and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record: Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex software systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, mentor team members, and collaborate across different teams.
• Leadership qualities: Ability to lead and influence technical teams, drive innovation, and make sound technical decisions.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues, analyze performance bottlenecks, and optimize system performance.
• Knowledge of Netskope's product offerings: Familiarity with Netskope's cloud security platform, including SWG, DLP, and CASB.
• Experience integrating Netskope with identity providers (Okta, Azure AD).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Security model.
• Ability to analyze logs and generate custom reports.
• Hands-on experience with JSON, REST APIs, and automation frameworks.

Compensation

Estimated Pay Range:

Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success.

Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.