Channel Solutions Engineer -North Central Region

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. About the position: The Netskope Channel Solutions Engineer is a strategic pre-sales role at Netskope with a wide array of responsibilities focused on expanding our strategic partner ecosystem in North Central US. As a Channel Engineer, you will be a trusted advisor, driving revenue growth by fostering strong relationships with channel partners and ensuring they have the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Responsibilities include: Build meaningful relationships with our partners: • This includes leveraging in-person, video conferencing, and any other medium applicable to stay closely connected to our partners. • Build relationships spanning all the way from engineers to executives. Educate and Evangelize: • You will proactively educate our partners on the Secure Service Edge transformation and how Netskope is uniquely positioned to help them be successful. • You will train partners on Netskope leveraging both the Netskope Academy, online curriculum, self-developed content, and your own knowledge. • You will actively engage with a partner’s sales team to drive Netskope's business and promote Netskope as the leader in cloud security. • You will closely track, manage and promote Netskope Certifications and Accreditations across the partners you focus on. • You will also assist in building the Netskope Prime program, recruiting new members, and contributing content to that program. • Pitch-Demo-POV: You will be instrumental in making sure our partners are able to effectively (and independently) pitch, demo, and run a POC on Netskope. This starts with making sure we have developed all the resources they need. You will be instrumental in helping to build that content. Netskope Practice Development: • In this role, you will also leverage your technical expertise on the Netskope platform and portfolio to develop practices within our partner community. These practices should directly lead to and ensure our partners can land, onboard, and support new customers. Technical Advocacy: • As a Channel Solutions Engineer, you are the technical partner advocate within Netskope. • You will connect partners with sales, engineering, product management, customer support, and as well as other groups required to ensure our mutual success. Program Management: • To be successful, you must have discipline running your business. • You will need to track, report, and analyze the progress being made and make sure key metrics are being met. • You will be responsible for promoting new programs, managing existing programs, and reporting on the progress being made on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. • You will quantitatively show that the Channel is adding value to our business. 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 • Proven track record using it to help drive revenue • Demonstrable experience with systems installation, configuration and administration UNIX/Linux and Windows-based systems • Proficient in mobile device technologies (MDM/MAM) and OS such as Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile • 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, SIEMs, SAML/SSO, DLP, Data security and protection technologies such as HSM, Tokenization & encryption gateways • Experience working with Active Directory Services including ADFS, working knowledge of Azure AD is desired • Knowledgeable with application programming; such as REST/SOAP API’s, JSON and enterprise architectures • Working knowledge of the broader threat landscape and the ability to distill technology trends, and explain complex behaviors in simple terms Education: • Bachelor Degree preferred. #LI-JR1 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 compreh