Solutions Engineer - System Integrators
About the position:
The Netskope Senior Solutions Systems Integrator Engineer is a strategic pre-sales role at Netskope. The SI Solution Engineer has a wide array of responsibilities focused on expanding our strategic Global Systems Integrator partner ecosystem.
As an SI Solutions Engineer, you will work closely with your SI Channel Account Manager to embed Netskope technology into your partner’s advisory, implementation, and managed services offerings. You will leverage your technical expertise on the Netskope portfolio to ensure your partner can successfully obtain, onboard, and support new customers.
This role requires a business-level understanding of how Global Systems Integrators do business, the vendors they work with and the key metrics they measure themselves by.
Responsibilities
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 Access Service Edge (SASE) 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 POV 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 an SI Solutions Engineer, you are the technical partner advocate within Netskope.
You will connect partners with sales, engineering, product management, customer support, and customer success 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 also 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.
To join our team, the ideal candidate has:
7+ years of success in a similar role working for a vendor or a partner
7+ years of direct pre-sales experience
A proven track record of building successful relationships with at least one Global Systems Integrator such as Accenture, Deloitte, DXC, PWC, NTT and/or Wipro
Broad understanding of security, networking, proxies, authentication, and Internet fundamentals
Hands-on experience across a wide array of technologies
Strong understanding of how to navigate large Partner organizational structures
Strong understanding and experience of Cloud Security from one or more vendors
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-departmental collaboration on strategic initiatives
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute on large, complex SaaS solution opportunities
Experience managing and building executive-level relationships
Excellent communication and follow-up skills and very engaging interpersonal skills
Excellent writing and documentation skills
Strong skills presenting in person and remotely
A strong understanding of business metrics used by vendors and Partners
A very high sense of urgency and ownership to “make stuff happen and get stuff done” (MSH/GSD)
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Computer Science and/or equivalent work experience
Ability to travel as needed and as permitted by local health and safety laws
What you can expect from us
An environment where you will be working on cutting edge technologies and architectures
A fun, passionate, and collaborative workplace
Competitive salary and benefits, including equity
An opportunity to learn cloud security from the leader in cloud security
A culture of people who take the initiative and get stuff done
A flexible workplace that balances in person, remote, and anything in between
Why Netskope?
People who excel at Netskope are smart, motivated, and share our values. Ask yourself: Do you want to team with the best talent in the industry? Do you want to work on disruptive technology? Do you thrive in a fluid work environment? Do you appreciate a company culture that enables individual and group success and celebrates achievement? If you said yes, we’d love to talk to you about joining our award-winning team.
Netskope Core Values
Collaborative and Transparent
No politics or bureaucracy
Determined-We make it happen, period
Customers are #1, and we have their back
Dream big and be innovative
Always have fun
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