Nile Security Solutions Engineer (Zero Trust)

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) intoa 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 → 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

○ 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