Strategic Solutions Engineer
Core
Senior pre-sales technical expert for Palo Alto Networks' Idira platform, designing global-scale identity security solutions for complex enterprise accounts.
Role type
Senior pre-sales solutions engineer (identity security)
Builds
Custom identity governance and privileged access management solutions for enterprise clients
Domain
Cybersecurity, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Zero Trust
Required skills
Enterprise IAM/PAM architecture, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP), Just-In-Time (JIT) access models, Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevOps automation (Terraform/CloudFormation), Scripting for workflow automation, Generative AI security (LLM lifecycles, prompt injection, data poisoning), Active Directory/LDAP administration, Windows Server administration
Preferred skills
CyberArk platform expertise, CISSP/CCSP/SANS certifications, Advanced cloud provider security certifications
Technologies
Idira, CyberArk, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Active Directory, LDAP, Windows Server, Unix/Linux, Generative AI tools
Responsibilities
Architect and recommend custom identity solutions for strategic accounts, Present technical strategies to customer executives and practitioners, Lead Proof of Value (PoV) projects for prospective customers, Design and architect optimal hybrid cloud and datacenter security solutions, Respond to high-value RFIs/RFPs as primary technical point of contact, Document High-Level Designs (HLD) and architectural frameworks, Lead industry conversations on Zero Trust and regulatory compliance, Funnel customer feedback to Product Management and R&D, Mentor and enable other systems engineers in the region
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic account ownership