Analyst Relations Strategist

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a proactive Analyst Relations professional to join the communications team. You will engage influential industry analysts across cybersecurity, translating complex telemetry and AI concepts into clear narratives that highlight our technology and value.

In this role you’ll bridge product teams and market researchers, coordinating evaluations and ensuring analysts understand our platform, portfolio, and strategic direction while contributing to market intelligence and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical marketing, product marketing, or analyst relations in Cybersecurity or SaaS.
• Foundational technical understanding of cloud, networking, AI, and cybersecurity.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multi-step deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach plans with industry analysts and technical researchers.
• Gather and distribute analyst insights to product, marketing and strategy teams.
• Coordinate proactive AR campaigns highlighting leadership in cybersecurity.
• Draft briefing materials and talking points with senior team members.
• Monitor and track analyst coverage across research platforms and AI tools.
• Manage timelines and questionnaire inputs for Gartner MQs, Forrester Waves, IDC.
• Track AR metrics like coverage volume and inquiries to show program impact.

Skills

Technical marketing

Product marketing

Communications

Analyst relations

Cybersecurity knowledge

Tools

Research tracking tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a proactive Analyst Relations professional to join the communications team. You will engage influential industry analysts across cybersecurity, translating complex telemetry and AI concepts into clear narratives that highlight our technology and value.

In this role you’ll bridge product teams and market researchers, coordinating evaluations and ensuring analysts understand our platform, portfolio, and strategic direction while contributing to market intelligence and