Specialist - Presales (Palo Alto)
Core
Act as a Technical Subject Matter Expert for Palo Alto Networks security portfolio, supporting pre-sales activities, solution architecture, and partner enablement.
Role type
Specialist - Presales / Solution Engineer
Builds
Security solutions including Next-Generation Firewalls, SASE, SD-WAN, and Cloud Security for enterprise customers and partners.
Domain
Cybersecurity / Network Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Next-Generation Firewalls, Panorama, Security Policies, NAT, VPN, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, WildFire, DNS Security, Threat Prevention, SASE, Zero Trust Security, SD-WAN, Endpoint Security, SOC Operations, XDR Concepts, Cloud Security
Preferred skills
Container Security, Cortex XSIAM, PSE Strata Professional, PSE Prisma Access Professional, Cortex XDR / Cortex XSOAR certifications
Technologies
Palo Alto Networks, PA-Series, VM-Series, Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, Prisma Cloud, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, Cortex XSIAM
Responsibilities
Conduct security assessments, solution architecture and design, technical presentations, product demonstrations, Proof of Concept (POC) deployment, build and maintain demo environments, deliver technical workshops and hands-on labs, prepare RFP/RFI responses and Bill of Materials (BOM), engage with partners and enterprise customers, gather customer and partner feedback to improve Go-To-Market strategies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
