Cortex Channel Enablement Architect (Remote)

Palo Alto Networks; Kansas City (KS); 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 Cortex portfolio. This remote role collaborates with partner ecosystems and focuses on SOC transformation strategies and high-impact enablement.

You will train partner teams, develop architectures, and drive Cortex adoption while maintaining strong relationships and keeping stakeholders informed of product roadmaps and market trends.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical pre-sales or solution consulting in Security Operations.
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR/XDR/EDR is preferred.
• Proven channel sales experience with national partners, SI or distributors.
• Hands-on knowledge of SOC workflows, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Fluent in English; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical SME and trusted advisor for key focus partners.
• Collaborate with channel sales to develop joint business plans for Cortex expansion.
• Plan and deliver technical training, workshops, and webinars for Cortex architectures.
• Establish deep technical relationships with partner engineering teams.
• Provide pre-sales guidance and enablement materials to win opportunities.
• Feedback conduit to shape product roadmaps from partner insights.
• Keep partners updated on roadmaps and cybersecurity trends.
• Maintain records of engagements, milestones, and pipeline impact.

Skills

Pre-sales / solution consulting

Channel partner expertise

SOC workflows & incident response

Security domains

Installation & troubleshooting

Communication & train

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Channel Cortex Domain Consultant to bridge advanced technical domain expertise with partner enablement across Cortex portfolio. This remote role collaborates with partner ecosystems and focuses on SOC transformation strategies and high-impact enablement.

You will train partner teams, develop architectures, and drive Cortex adoption while maintaining strong relationships and keeping stakeholders informed of product roadmaps and market trends.