District Systems Engineer
Core
Pre-sales technical advisor and architect for commercial customers, designing security solutions and driving adoption of Palo Alto Networks platforms.
Role type
Senior pre-sales systems engineer (commercial)
Builds
Security architectures for network, cloud, and security operations environments
Domain
Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, SASE
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
data networking, security architectures, modern cloud computing, pre-sales/sales engineering, technical discovery, solution design, proof-of-concept leadership, stakeholder influence, complex sales management
Preferred skills
cybersecurity solution delivery, multi-product solution sales, long sales process navigation
Technologies
NGFW, SASE, SOC, Cloud, CNAPP, SaaS
Responsibilities
Partner with sales teams to build strategic technical account plans; Position, demonstrate, and design security architectures based on customer needs; Conduct technical discovery to align solutions with requirements; Lead proof-of-concept engagements and technical workshops; Collaborate with Professional Services and Customer Success for seamless implementation; Design and architect large, complex environments; Mentor inside Systems Engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic growth potential