Netskope: Operations Engineer, Netskope NewEdge Government — United States

About Netskope

Netskope develops security and networking technology for cloud, data and AI environments. Its employer introduction identifies the Netskope One platform, a zero-trust engine and the NewEdge network as parts of that offering. The business describes giving organisations visibility and control while maintaining the performance of access to applications and information. This connects cybersecurity with networking: the products address both how digital resources are reached and how their use is controlled and protected.

The position and its setting

Netskope lists Operations Engineer, Netskope NewEdge Government in United States, under reference 8263439. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Platform Engineering
• Employer listing date: 8 October 2026

Responsibilities and work described

• As an Operations Engineer on the Netskope NewEdge Government (NNG) team, you'll be the go-to person for keeping everything running smoothly
• You'll handle planned maintenance and troubleshoot application or infrastructure issues in our government-accredited environments
• Your main goal?
• Make sure we stick to high standards and maximize uptime for our customers
• You'll work closely with team members across different fields to plan, schedule, carry out, and check production changes
• If you have great attention to detail and love taking ambiguous problems and turning them into clear, smooth processes, you'll fit right in!
• Troubleshooting Linux-based infrastructure or applications issues, escalating when necessary
• Management: tickets by logging issues and assigning them based on priority and severity
• Planning, executing, and communicating system and network maintenances
• Engaging and coordinating with internal service owning teams to identify root causes
• Estimating effort for your tasks and helping with prioritization and release planning
• Keeping an eye out for active defects and communicating them early to maintain uptime and performance
• Join the on-call rotation to help resolve application issues outside of standard business hours

Essential requirements and candidate background

• US citizenship and physical residence in the US (required by federal government guidelines)
• At least 3 years of hands-on Linux system administration experience
• At least 3 years of network administration experience
• Scripting skills in Shell, Python, or similar languages are a big plus
• Grasp of basic switching, routing, load balancing, and running operating systems or services at scale
• A track record of juggling multiple tasks effectively in a fast-moving environment
• Familiarity: Linux/Unix platform administration
• Bonus points if you hold an active US Secret clearance or are willing and able to obtain one
• Must be available for all shifts (24x7)
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent real-world experience

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• At Netskope, salary is one component of our competitive total rewards package
• The salary range for this position is as listed below
• This is a national range
• For purposes of complying with applicable laws, the range applies to candidates in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Washington, and other states
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will also be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions
• For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the On Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target commission amount at 100% goal achievement
• In addition to salary, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus plan (for non-sales roles) and a stock award program
• Candidates may also be eligible for a comprehensive health plan and other benefits that can be reviewed at Netskope Benefits site
• Salary Range
• Compensation:: $75,000 — $147,000 USD
• Netskope is committed to implementing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment
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• The application window for this position is expected to close within 50 days
• You may apply by filling out the below information, or visiting our Netskope Careers site

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Netskope

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Open the official Netskope posting below and match the title and reference 8263439.

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Relevant skills

• Python
• Linux
• AI
• maintenance
• sales
• root-cause analysis
• problem resolution