Principal Security Engineer (Netskope & AI Security)

Senior Security Engineer - Netskope & AI SecurityClient: Leading FinTech and Digital Banking Technology OrganizationContract-to-Hire | Remote (U.S.)Position Details

• Title: Senior Security Engineer*
• Location: Remote within approved U.S. states*
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire*
• Interview Process: Up to 2 interview rounds*
• Sponsorship:Not available
• Travel: Minimal, if any

About the Opportunity Join one of the nation's leading financial technology companies serving banks, credit unions, and financial institutions. This team is investing heavily in AI-driven products, advanced identity security, data protection, and Zero Trust initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security technologies while helping secure next-generation AI platforms, autonomous systems, cloud environments, and enterprise applications. You'll play a critical role in driving security engineering efforts across a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The ideal candidate is a hands-on security engineer who enjoys building, deploying, integrating, and troubleshooting security solutions rather than operating solely at the architecture or advisory level.What You'll Do

• Lead security engineering initiatives focused on Netskope and related security technologies*
• Design, deploy, and optimize Netskope Private Access (NPA) solutions*
• Build and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls across cloud and SaaS environments*
• Support implementation of Zero Trust security strategies and technologies*
• Secure AI-enabled applications, services, and emerging agent-based workflows*
• Integrate security controls across identity, cloud, endpoint, and application platforms*
• Partner with engineering and security teams to assess and secure new technologies*
• Develop scalable security solutions supporting business growth and innovation*
• Troubleshoot complex security issues, incidents, and platform integrations*
• Contribute to long-term security architecture and roadmap planning

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience*
• Strong hands-on experience with Netskope
• Experience implementing and supporting:*
  • Netskope Private Access (NPA)* *
  • CASB* *
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)* *
  • Zero Trust architectures*
• Experience securing cloud environments*
• Strong understanding of identity and access management concepts*
• Experience supporting enterprise security deployments and integrations*
• Ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment*
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI security initiatives or AI-enabled platforms*
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) concepts and AI integrations*
• Experience securing machine-to-machine communications and autonomous workflows*
• Knowledge of AI governance, AI risk management, and AI-focused data protection strategies*
• Experience working with modern identity platforms and security ecosystems

Technology Environment Experience with several of the following technologies is highly preferred:

• Netskope*
• Netskope Private Access (NPA)*
• Okta*
• SentinelOne*
• Cloudflare*
• Wiz*
• Microsoft 365 Security & DLP*
• Azure*
• AWS*
• Zero Trust Security Frameworks*
• CASB Technologies*
• DLP Programs*
• AI Security Platforms and Governance Tools

What We're Looking For This role is approximately:

• 75% hands-on engineering, deployment, and implementation
• 25% architecture, design, and strategy

We're looking for a security professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and solving real-world technical problems. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable designing solutions, deploying them, troubleshooting issues, and helping shape the future direction of security programs. If you're passionate about Netskope, cloud security, Zero Trust, and the rapidly evolving world of AI security, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a highly innovative technology organization.