Nile Security Solutions Engineer (Zero Trust)

Job Description

Job Description

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