Solutions Architect - Presales (Palo Alto)
Core
Technical pre-sales engineer and product specialist supporting Palo Alto Networks security portfolio for distribution partners and enterprise customers.
Role type
Senior IC pre-sales solutions architect
Builds
Security solutions (firewalls, SASE, SD-WAN, cloud security) for partners and enterprise clients
Domain
Cybersecurity / Network Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, Prisma Cloud, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, solution architecture, POC deployment, security assessments, RFP response, BOM preparation, licensing guidance, partner enablement, technical workshops, demo environment management
Preferred skills
Container security, Cortex XSIAM, advanced SASE concepts, Zero Trust architecture
Technologies
Palo Alto Networks PA-Series, VM-Series, Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, Prisma Cloud, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, WildFire, GlobalProtect
Responsibilities
Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations, design security solutions and architectures, deploy and validate Proof of Concepts (POCs), gather requirements and perform security assessments, prepare RFP/RFI responses and Bills of Materials, conduct partner enablement sessions and technical workshops, build and maintain demo environments and lab guides
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC