Partner Solutions Architect

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks were united by a shared missionto protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here everyone has a voice and every idea counts. If youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are youre in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption Collaboration Execution Integrity and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. Thats why most of our teams work from the office full time with flexibility when its needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving stronger relationships and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

Your CareerAs a Partner Solutions Architect you will be the expert for our Cortex portfolio a Next-Gen AI-powered security operations platform. This is a technical role focused on expanding partners businesses. We provide sales and technical training establish MDR services and support partner-initiated sales opportunities to enable Palo Alto Networks to provide Cortex solutions to our partners. You evangelize our industry leading solutions in Security Intelligence and Automation Management (Cortex XSIAM) XDR Attack Surface Management SOAR and Incident Response that establish Palo Alto Networks as a partners cybersecurity partner of ImpactCollaborate with Cortex DC Ecosystem SE and Global Partner Solution Architect teams to recommend and develop partner solutions within your assigned specialization areaPresent to partners as our expert at all levels in the partner hierarchy from practitioner to senior leadershipAs the main technical point of contact for Cortex you will assist and collaborate to respond effectively to RFIs/ and support partner demonstrations that showcase our unique value propositionScope and lead Proof of Value (PoV) projects for prospective partners based on best practices to ensure technical win in your assigned opportunitiesDrive high technical validation and PoV win rates within your assigned specialization areaResponsible for discussing and highlighting product alignment with partner requirements and differentiationArchitect solutions that will help our partners strengthen and simplify their security postureDocument High-Level Design and Key Use Cases to ensure proper implementation and value realization of Palo Alto Networks SolutionsHelp our partners build and develop further their services around Cortex solutionsLead conversations about industry trends and emerging changes to the security landscape Discuss with credibility competitive offers in the marketplace and position ours as the best alternativePosition Palo Alto Networks or Partner delivered services as appropriate to ensure proper implementation and value realization of Palo Alto Networks solutionsInitiate projects to improve individual teams performanceImplement organizational policies & help others adoptAct as a conduit for partner feedback to Product Management Technical Marketing competitor intelligence and R&D to create requirements and deliver product features for our customers

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Your Experience 5 years experience in Security Operations or pre-sales/sales engineering within SIEM SOAR SOC and/or XDR/EDR environmentsSIEM SOAR and SOC design deployment and/or pre-sales experience highly desirableExperience in working with partners demonstrating problem-solving skills and a can-do attitudeSolid understanding of Security Operations Center processes Advanced knowledge of SIEM and/or SOAR solutionsScripting experience is a plus - Python preferredThis is a field sales position where travel requirements may be required to support in person customer meetings please discuss with the recruiter on the specifics for this in Japanese Intermediate level in English

Our Commitment

Were trailblazers that dream big take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

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Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.