Associate Solutions Engineer

United States · Missouri · USD 98,000-139,500 · 0-2 years experience · Posted Oct 5, 2026

At a glance

The Associate Solutions Engineer is an entry-level pre-sales role that serves as a technical partner to Mid Market Account Executives. You will receive a structured ramp, hands-on enablement, and direct mentorship to help customers navigate security and network transformation.

Partner with Account Executives to qualify opportunities and map Netskope solutions to business and technical requirements
Deliver product demos and technical presentations to audiences ranging from engineers to security leaders
Support proof-of-value (POV) engagements including environment setup and success criteria tracking
Answer technical questions and respond to security questionnaires, RFPs, and architecture reviews
Build and maintain knowledge of the Netskope platform including SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP, and AI security
Stay current on the security landscape including SASE/SSE, Zero Trust, and competitive offerings
Troubleshoot technical issues during evaluations in coordination with Support, Product, and Engineering
Capture and share customer and field feedback with internal teams
Contribute to team knowledge through demo environments, documentation, and enablement material
Complete Netskope certifications and internal SE onboarding program

0-2 years of experience in a technical role such as IT, help desk, systems/network administration, security operations, or consulting
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, TLS, proxies, and firewalls
Familiarity with core security concepts such as authentication, encryption, threat types, and data protection
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain technical concepts simply
Curiosity and willingness to learn quickly
Comfort with feedback
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or SaaS applications (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce)
Exposure to identity and endpoint technologies or MDM tools
Relevant certifications such as Security+, Network+, CCNA, or AWS/Azure fundamentals
Internship, co-op, or early-career experience in pre-sales, customer success, or technical support
Experience presenting to groups in professional, academic, or community settings

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