Domain Consultant - Network Security

At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We recognize that employees have diverse needs and wants, and we offer personalization and options to accommodate them — from well-being support to growth and development opportunities.

Job Description

As a domain consultant for network security transformation, you will provide technical expertise and guidance in customers' network security and zero trust initiatives. You will be instrumental in defining technical solutions that support our customers' key business imperatives. You will also promote our leadership in on-premises, cloud, and security services, establishing Palo Alto Networks as a trusted cybersecurity partner.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with sales teams to recommend and develop customer solutions within your specialization.
• Present to customers at all levels, from practitioners to senior leadership, as a technical expert.
• Lead and support customer demonstrations showcasing our unique value proposition.
• Manage prospective customers' and partners' Technical Validation projects to ensure technical wins.
• Architect solutions to enhance and simplify customers' security posture.
• Document high-level designs and key use cases for proper implementation and value realization.
• Lead discussions on industry trends and emerging security landscape changes.
• Discuss product alignment with customer needs and differentiate our offerings.
• Serve as the main technical contact for Network Security, collaborating on RFIs/RFPs.
• Position Palo Alto Networks or partner-delivered services for successful implementation and value realization.
• Discuss and compare competitive offers, positioning ours as the best alternative.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Experience in pre-sales or sales engineering within Zero Trust, Networking, Network Security, SaaS Security, or SSE/SASE.
• Excellent customer communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with customers, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Solid understanding of NGFW, Network Security, SASE, SD-WAN, CASB, Proxy, DLP, and BYOD solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of on-premises and cloud-delivered network security technologies.
• Proficiency in German and English.

Additional Information

The Team

You will support the sales team with technical expertise, helping to establish trust with clients. Our team is committed to your success, collaborating on solutions, learning, and development. As part of our presales team, you will work in a solutions-focused environment, working with clients to resolve complex cyber threats.

Our Commitment

We are problem solvers who challenge the cybersecurity status quo. Diversity and innovation are core to our success. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If needed, please contact us for assistance.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics.