District Systems Engineer

Palo Alto Networks

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Seattle, WAPortland, OR
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56 days ago
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Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.

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TL;DR · District Systems Engineer

The District Systems Engineer joins the sales team to help customers secure their environments through innovative security solutions. This role involves partnering with sales teams to build strategic technical account plans, conducting technical discovery, and leading proof-of-concept engagements. You will design and architect complex environments involving network security, security operations, and cloud security. Key responsibilities include positioning the security platform, conducting technical workshops, and communicating complex concepts to stakeholders. Required skills include expertise in data networking, security architectures, and modern cloud computing. You must demonstrate proficiency in solutions such as SASE, SaaS, CNAPP, and SOC Transformation Technologies. The role solves technical challenges by aligning security architectures with specific business needs to improve operational efficiency and overall security posture across diverse enterprise environments.

What you'll do

  • Build and implement strategic technical account plans to help sales teams meet and exceed quotas.
  • Design and architect complex security environments including network, cloud, and security operations.
  • Conduct technical discovery to align Palo Alto Networks solutions with specific customer requirements.
  • Lead proof-of-concept engagements, technical workshops, and product demonstrations for potential customers.
  • Drive customer adoption of the security platform to improve operational efficiency and business flexibility.
  • Communicate complex security concepts to stakeholders ranging from technical practitioners to executive leadership.
  • Orchestrate specialists, channel partners, and support teams to drive a unified strategy for customer success.
  • Travel up to 50% within the assigned district to support in-person customer meetings.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in pre-sales/sales engineering or completion of the SC Academy.
  • Understanding of data networking, security architectures, and modern cloud computing environments.
  • Experience delivering cybersecurity solutions to solve technical challenges and influence business initiatives (preferred).
  • Experience in selling, designing, implementing, or managing Network Security, SASE, SaaS, CNAPP, or SOC Transformation Technologies.
  • Experience in complex sales involving long processes with multiple buying centers and multi-product solutions (preferred).
  • Ability to create and deliver technical presentations, workshops, or technical validation engagements.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned district.

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