District Systems Engineer
Core
Pre-sales technical advisor and architect supporting commercial sales teams to secure customer businesses with Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity solutions.
Role type
Senior pre-sales systems engineer (commercial)
Builds
Security architectures, proof-of-concept engagements, and technical account plans for commercial customers
Domain
Cybersecurity, Network Security, SASE, Cloud Security, SOC
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Data networking, security architectures, modern cloud computing, complex sales processes, multi-product solutions, technical discovery, solution design, stakeholder influence, competitive landscape analysis
Preferred skills
Cybersecurity solution delivery, long sales cycles, multi-product solutions, SASE, SaaS, CNAPP, SOC Transformation
Technologies
NGFW, SASE, SOC, Cloud, Unit 42
Responsibilities
Partner with sales to build strategic technical account plans; Position, demonstrate, and design security architectures; Conduct technical discovery and align solutions; Lead proof-of-concept engagements and workshops; Collaborate with Professional Services and Customer Success; Communicate complex security concepts to stakeholders; Travel up to 50% within assigned district
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic thinking