Data Protection Security Engineer – Netskope Lead

HireArt; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 121,607 - 173,198; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer-subsidized healthcare

Flexible Spending Account

Disability and life insurance coverage

401k package

Job summary

HireArt is seeking a Data Protection Security Engineer – Netskope Lead in Foster City, CA. This role involves leading the deployment and administration of Netskope security platforms and developing enterprise-wide security policies. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in network or cloud security, strong knowledge of DLP policies, and the ability to implement zero-trust access strategies.

The position is full-time and requires being onsite at least three days per week. HireArt offers a range of benefits including subsidized healthcare, commuter benefits, and a 401k package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network or cloud security engineering.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Netskope NG SWG/NPA.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing DLP policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and configuration of Netskope platforms.
• Develop and implement zero-trust access strategies.
• Manage Netskope client deployments and integrations.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation and operational runbooks.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security

Information security engineering

DLP policies

Zero-trust network access

SSL/TLS inspection

Identity management technologies

HTML communication

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

Netskope

SIEM platforms

Python

PowerShell

Okta

Azure AD

Job description

Expected compensation: 107.15 USD Per Hour

Overview

HireArt is helping an on‑demand, autonomous ride‑hailing company find a Data Protection Security Engineer – Netskope Lead to lead the enterprise implementation, administration, and optimization of Netskope security platforms, including Next‑Generation Secure Web Gateway (NG SWG), Network Private Access (NPA), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). In this role, you’ll own the end‑to‑end deployment, configuration, and operational health of the Netskope environment while driving enterprise‑wide DLP initiatives and zero‑trust access strategies. You’ll partner closely with cross‑functional teams to develop scalable security policies, strengthen cloud and web security controls, and protect sensitive organizational data.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, configuration, and ongoing administration of Netskope NG SWG and NPA platforms across the enterprise environment.
• Design and maintain security controls, including SSL/TLS inspection, URL filtering, cloud application controls, threat protection profiles, and traffic steering policies.
• Develop and implement zero‑trust access strategies by configuring application segmentation, least‑privilege access policies, and private application onboarding within Netskope NPA.
• Integrate Netskope with identity and access management platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, SAML, and SCIM for user‑based policy enforcement.
• Manage Netskope client deployment and coordinate endpoint integrations with IT and endpoint engineering teams.
• Establish and maintain logging, monitoring, alerting, and reporting integrations with SIEM and security operations platforms.
• Develop and maintain enterprise DLP policies protecting sensitive data types, including PII, PHI, PCI, intellectual property, and other confidential information.
• Conduct DLP policy testing, tuning, and validation activities to improve detection accuracy and minimize false positives.
• Investigate and respond to DLP alerts, security events, and policy violations while supporting incident escalation processes.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Legal, Compliance, Data Governance, Security, and Infrastructure teams to align policies with organizational security and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, operational runbooks, and security procedures while providing guidance to junior engineers and operational teams.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Netskope platforms, cloud security controls, and enterprise DLP strategy.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in network security, cloud security, or information security engineering
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience deploying and administering Netskope NG SWG and/or NPA within enterprise environments
• Strong experience designing, implementing, and tuning DLP policies and programs
• Strong understanding of zero‑trust network access (ZTNA), SASE, and cloud security architectures
• Experience with SSL/TLS inspection, proxy technologies, CASB functionality, and web security controls
• Working knowledge of identity and access management technologies, including Okta, Azure AD, SAML, and SCIM
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, GDPR, and CCPA
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and incident response skills
• Excellent documentation, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Netskope One Professional or equivalent Netskope certifications
• Experience integrating Netskope with SIEM or SOAR platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
• Background in endpoint security, SASE, or broader SSE architecture implementations
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python or PowerShell
• Familiarity with additional DLP platforms or enterprise security technologies

Benefits

• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare‑related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment

This is a full‑time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. The role requires at least three days per week onsite and is available to candidates local to the Foster City, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp‑to‑corp.