Cortex Channel Architect & Partner Enablement

Palo Alto Networks; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 206,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Channel Cortex Domain Consultant to bridge advanced technical domain expertise with partner enablement across key focus partners for Cortex, our Next-Gen AI-powered security operations platform.

You will build partner capability, architect SOC transformation strategies, deliver training, and help partners position, architect, and deliver Cortex solutions to end customers while driving partner success and market expansion.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical pre-sales or solution consulting in Security Operations.
• Experience working with national partners, systems integrators, or distributors.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of SOC workflows, threat hunting, and incident response processes.
• Strong communication and ability to train and mentor partner teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical expert and trusted advisor for key focus partners.
• Collaborate with channel sales to develop joint plans and identify Cortex expansion opportunities.
• Plan and deliver technical trainings, workshops, and webinars for partner teams.

Skills

6+ years pre-sales

Channel sales & partners

SOC workflows & incident response

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

XDR/EDR

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Channel Cortex Domain Consultant to bridge advanced technical domain expertise with partner enablement across key focus partners for Cortex, our Next-Gen AI-powered security operations platform.

You will build partner capability, architect SOC transformation strategies, deliver training, and help partners position, architect, and deliver Cortex solutions to end customers while driving partner success and market expansion.