Nile Security Solutions Engineer (Zero Trust)

Nile; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nile is seeking a Security Solutions Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing and implementing Zero Trust architecture for customer environments. This position demands a minimum of 7 years of experience in network security, security architecture, and hands-on expertise with various security tools.

The successful candidate will lead technical assessments, facilitate Zero Trust workshops, and collaborate closely with sales and engineering teams to ensure effective transformation.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in network security and security architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with NAC and firewall platforms.
• Deep understanding of 802.1X, EAP-TLS, RADIUS / AAA.

Responsibilities

• Lead deep technical assessments of customer environments.
• Conduct workshops translating discovery into architecture.
• Design migration strategies from legacy to Zero Trust.

Skills

Network security

Security architecture

Deep technical assessments

Migration planning

Zero Trust frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cisco ISE

Palo Alto firewalls

Fortinet firewalls

Okta

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Security Solutions Engineer to lead the design, translation, and adoption of Nile’s Zero Trust architecture in customer environments.

This Role Sits At The Intersection Of

• Security architecture
• Identity systems
• Network design
• Customer transformation

This Role Is Responsible For

Translating existing security controls (NAC, firewall rules, segmentation) into a modern Zero Trust architecture powered by Nile.

You will play a critical role in late-stage presales and early post-sales, specifically owning:

• Deep technical discovery
• Zero Trust policy design workshops
• Migration strategy and transformation planning

This role requires strong security thinking, not just networking expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Security Architecture Deep Dive - You will lead deep technical assessments of customer environments.
• Zero Trust Design Workshop Leadership - You will lead customer workshops that translate discovery into architecture.
• Migration & Transformation Planning - You will design how customers move from legacy architecture to Nile Zero Trust.
• Cross-Functional Sales & Architecture Support - Partner closely with Account Executives, Sales Engineers and Service Owners.
• Content, Enablement & Thought Leadership

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7–12+ years of experience in network security, security architecture, and enterprise networking
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • NAC platforms (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, etc.)
  • Firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, etc.)
  • Network segmentation (VLANs, ACLs, VRFs)
• Deep understanding of:
  • 802.1X, EAP-TLS
  • RADIUS / AAA
  • Identity providers (Okta, Entra ID)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zero Trust frameworks
• Experience designing identity-based access models
• Familiarity with:
  • MDM platforms (Intune, JAMF)
  • SSE / SASE architectures
  • Microsegmentation tools
• Certifications (nice to have):
  • CCNP / CCIE (Security)

How We Work At Nile

• Customer Obsession – Design around real environments, not theory
• Simplify & Automate – Eliminate complexity wherever possible
• Security First – Every decision improves security posture
• One Team – Work across Sales, Product, and Engineering
• Own the Outcome – Drive from discovery → design → transformation