Netskope Deployment Specialist - SWG

Netskope Deployment Specialist (Secure Web Gateway)

Location: Pune

Experience: 5-15 years

Immediate joiners preferred.

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Responsibilities:

· Deploy and configure Netskope SWG in inline proxy mode using IPsec/GRE tunnels and steering clients for office locations and remote users.

· Define, implement, and optimize policies and profiles covering URL filtering, threat detection, DLP, cloud application access, instance awareness, and adaptive access.

· Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of security policies using malware scenarios, DLP scenarios, threat feeds, and simulated user behavior.

· Document processes and deliver knowledge transfer through standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, playbooks, and internal training to empower teams on SWG operations.

· Design, implement, and manage network segmentation strategies with clear zones, access control lists (ACLs), and micro-segmentation tailored for compliance and threat isolation.

· Lead incident response efforts involving SWG, including malware blocks and data exfiltration alerts related to network segmentation.

· Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with standards like PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA through DLP policy enforcement and audit documentation.

· Integrate APIs with other security tools to enhance the functionality and interoperability of Netskope SWG.

· Communicate clearly and work autonomously in a remote environment while efficiently collaborating across teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications

· Proven experience in deploying and managing Netskope SWG or similar next-generation secure web gateways.

· Deep expertise in web filtering, threat protection, TLS inspection, DLP, and cloud application policy enforcement.

· Demonstrated ability in network segmentation and micro-segmentation design for security zones, internal prevention, and access control.

· Strong skills in testing and validation of security policies, including threat emulation, DLP scenarios, and policy profiling.

· Excellent technical writing and documentation skills for SOPs, test plans, and configuration guides.

· Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse teams.

· Self-starter capable of working independently in a distributed or remote setup.

Desirable (Nice-to-Have)

· Certifications like Netskope Accredited Professional, CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent

· Experience with SASE, Zero Trust, CASB, or SWG platforms in scale-out/cloud environments

· Familiarity with network security tools: firewalls, SIEM, EDR, SOAR, sandboxing

· Exposure to automation and infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, Python

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

· Bachelor’s degree in IS, Computer Science, MIS Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience needed.

· Relevant experience as a Major/Critical Incident Manager.

· Should have knowledge of Network/Servers/Telephony/Cloud.

· ITIL Trained, Tested and Certified. (ITIL Foundation Certified)