Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks

Professional Service Staff Consultant

Seattle, United States of America · Staff+

No sponsorship$140k-$193kDetected 5 days ago
CybersecurityTCP/IPDNSFirewallVPNCiscoBGP/OSPFSD-WANCommunicationCollaborationCISSP

About the role

  • In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and deep technical execution-driving the hands-on implementation, custom configuration, and architectural integration of our cloud-delivered security solutions.
  • You do not shy away from complex engineering challenges and thrive when solving intricate routing, security policy, and hybrid-cloud integration issues.
  • You will act as the trusted technical face of Palo Alto Networks, interacting directly with enterprise clients to secure their digital environments and empower their internal teams.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Design: Lead high-visibility technical design workshops and provide architectural governance for complex, enterprise-wide SASE deployments.
  • Identify, design, and implement optimization strategies to maximize platform performance and reliability.
  • Policy & Signature Engineering: Architect and enforce granular Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities, building custom security profiles, App-ID/User-ID configurations, and custom application signatures tailored to specific client threat profiles.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and Account Teams to manage critical customer escalations.
  • Lead high-visibility technical design workshops and provide architectural governance for complex, enterprise-wide SASE deployments.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of customer-facing experience in a technical consulting, Professional Services, or Solutions Architecture role, with a proven track record of managing enterprise project scopes and client relationships.
  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time to meet customer implementation requirements.
  • 2-3 years of hands-on experience in the architectural design, deployment, and optimization of cloud-delivered security architectures (Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, Prisma Browser, and Strata Cloud Manager/Panorama).
  • Strong foundational mastery of TCP/IP, DNS, advanced routing concepts (BGP, OSPF, policy-based forwarding, traffic steering), and complex IPSec/GRE tunneling required to bridge hybrid-cloud infrastructure.
  • Deep technical experience configuring and advising on Identity Provider (IdP) and directory service integrations (Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity, OneLogin) utilizing SAML 2.0, OIDC, RADIUS, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Proficient in the engineering and deployment of URL filtering, HTTP/S proxies, Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), and advanced SSL/TLS decryption (including PKI and certificate management).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent practical training. Highly preferred certifications include Palo Alto Networks elite tracks (PCNSE, PCNSC, PCCSE) or industry equivalents (CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, CISSP).
  • Compensation Disclosure
  • The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
  • $140,000.00 - $192,500.00/yr
  • Our Commitment
  • We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent practical training.
  • Highly preferred certifications include Palo Alto Networks elite tracks (PCNSE, PCNSC, PCCSE) or industry equivalents (CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, CISSP).

Skills

  • Diagnose and resolve highly complex SASE-related routing, security, and cloud architecture issues.
  • A strong background in migrating clients away from competitor technologies is a distinct advantage.

Compensation

  • The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location.
  • For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below.
  • The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
  • $140,000.00 - $192,500.00/yr

Benefits

  • A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Company info

  • 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!
  • This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.
  • As a Professional Services Consultant focused on SASE, you will serve as a key technical authority and advisory lead helping enterprise customers transform their cloud security architecture.
  • While deep platform experience is highly desired, we place immense value on a foundational mastery of networking and security principles, backed by exceptional communication skills.
  • At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to 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 you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
  • equal opportunity employer.
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?
  • Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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