Cloud Security Architect

Netskope Security Architect Location: Preferred Austin, TX | Open to Remote Candidates Located in Texas or Arizona Compensation: Up to $100/hour, depending on experience Employment Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire (depending on business needs and candidate preference) Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. No C2C: Corp-to-Corp (C2C), third-party candidates, and employer-sponsored arrangements are not available for this opportunity. Join a leading fintech software organization that powers digital banking experiences for thousands of financial institutions and millions of end users. This is an opportunity to help secure a cloud-first platform while influencing enterprise security strategy, Zero Trust initiatives, and modern cloud security programs at scale.

About the Opportunity We are seeking a Netskope Security Architect to lead the strategy, architecture, and evolution of the organization's Secure Service Edge (SSE), SASE, Zero Trust, and cloud security capabilities. This individual will serve as the technical authority for Netskope technologies and help drive security transformation across a complex SaaS environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern security architectures, cloud adoption, AI governance, and enabling secure digital experiences at enterprise scale.

What You'll Do Own the strategic direction and architecture of the Netskope platform. Design and implement enterprise-scale SSE/SASE solutions. Lead deployment and optimization of: Netskope CASB Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Private Access (ZTNA) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) AI Security and Governance Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) Drive Zero Trust initiatives and modernize remote access capabilities. Partner closely with Cloud, Infrastructure, Networking, Security Operations, and Identity teams. Develop security standards, reference architectures, and best practices. Integrate Netskope with Microsoft security technologies, SIEM platforms, identity providers, and endpoint security solutions. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance across multiple projects.

What We're Looking For 5+ years of cybersecurity, network security, or security architecture experience. Hands-on experience implementing and managing Netskope solutions. Strong understanding of: SSE/SASE Zero Trust Architecture Cloud Security DLP SaaS Security Identity and Access Management Experience working within Azure and modern cloud environments. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical teams and executive stakeholders. Experience supporting financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated environments is strongly preferred.

Preferred Certifications Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCCSA) Netskope Certified Cloud Security Architect CISSP CCSP CISM

Why Join? Help secure a market-leading digital banking platform trusted by thousands of financial institutions. Influence enterprise security strategy across a large-scale cloud and SaaS ecosystem. Lead next-generation initiatives focused on Zero Trust, AI governance, and secure access. Collaborate with executive leadership, security leaders, and enterprise architects on high-visibility programs. Flexible work model with a preference for Austin-based candidates and consideration for remote professionals throughout Texas and Arizona.

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