Netskope

Netskope

Solutions Engineer - SDWAN

Illinois, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$144k-$205kDetected 6 days ago
JavaScriptAWSAzureLinuxCybersecuritySalesNegotiationCustomer SupportTCP/IPDNSFirewallVPNCiscoBGP/OSPFSD-WANNetwork MonitoringZero TrustNetwork EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking

About the role

  • We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Senior Solution SD-WAN Engineer to join our overlay specialist sales team.
  • If you have a passion for technology, solving challenges, and driving customer engagement, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to our business growth.
  • This is a highly impactful role - You will have a compelling opportunity to impact the business and advance your career.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with sales representatives to understand client requirements, present technical solutions, and tailor demonstrations that align with customer needs and showcase SD-WAN capabilities.
  • Work closely with clients to assess their current network environments and design customized SD-WAN solutions that meet their business objectives, ensuring the solution aligns with performance, scalability, and security needs.
  • Act as a technical resource for existing clients, helping them fully leverage SD-WAN features and maintain optimal network performance post-implementation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring they have a trusted technical advisor to address any concerns, answer questions, and provide ongoing support.
  • Work with product management, engineering, and support teams to communicate client feedback, advocate for feature requests, and keep up-to-date on product developments and enhancements.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years in a technical sales, sales engineering, or network engineering role, with a minimum of 1-2 years focused on SD-WAN solutions.
  • Familiarity with SASE market, architecture and value proposition.
  • Strong understanding of SD-WAN platforms (e.g., Cisco Viptela, VMware SD-WAN, Silver Peak, Fortinet).
  • Strong understanding of DEM, APM (Application Performance Monitoring), or Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) sectors.
  • Strong understanding of Endpoint OS (Windows, macOS, Linux).
  • Knowledge of Networking & Cloud (DNS, VPN, ZTNA, AWS/Azure connectivity).
  • Familiarity with Web Technologies (JavaScript, API integrations, Browser Developer Tools).
  • Solid knowledge of networking principles, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), WAN/LAN architecture, and network security.
  • Proficiency with network monitoring tools and familiarity with VPNs, firewalls, and load balancing.
  • ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with cloud networking and integration with SD-WAN (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with solution design and architecture in complex environments.
  • Understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) configurations and traffic prioritization.
  • Understanding basic cloud security and reference SASE architecture.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CCNP, SD-WAN Specialist, SDWAN Certs).Ability to scale from the whiteboard to working with security architects to influencing CISOs.

Skills

  • About Netskope
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Compensation

  • $144,000 - $205,000 USD
  • At Netskope, salary is one component of our competitive total rewards package.
  • The salary range for this position is as listed below.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
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