Customer Success Architect

Palo Alto Networks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 182,500; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is hiring a Senior Customer Success specialist to help clients maximize ROI after purchase and optimize their security infrastructure, while solving critical issues and guiding adoption.

You will act as a trusted product SME, collaborate with product and engineering teams, and translate knowledge into self-service guides for customers to scale support. Strong communication and 7+ years in security ops are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Security Operations or Engineering with SIEM, SOAR, SOC, and/or XDR/EDR environments.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Strong understanding of enterprise security and IT products, systems and processes.
• Experience with Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python and/or JavaScript.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Trusted Advisor - acts as product SME, assisting customers with product questions and technical requirements.
• Product Experts Collaboration - work with product and engineering teams to maximize customer value.
• Digital First - translate technical knowledge into articles/guides for customers to scale coverage.

Skills

Security Operations

SIEM

SOAR

SOC

XDR/EDR

Cloud

Linux

Python

JavaScript

Cross-functional

Communication

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

As part of the Customer Success team, you will be pivotal in supporting our clients post-purchase, ensuring their success with Palo Alto Networks\' solutions. You will be involved in driving ROI and value to the customer along with troubleshooting critical issues. Your expertise will drive the continued success of our customers as you work alongside them to solve problems and optimize their security infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Trusted Advisor - Acts as the product SME, assisting customers with their product questions and technical requirements, writing scripts, troubleshooting, training and other technical requests.
• Product Experts Collaboration - working together with product and engineering teams ensuring our customers and partners get the most out of our products
• Digital First - Ensure technical knowledge of the team is translated into articles and guides for our customers to consume allowing our customer coverage to scale

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Security Operations or Engineering with experience SIEM, SOAR, SOC, and/or XDR/EDR environments
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, providers (such as GCP, AWS, Azure) and use-cases.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security and IT products, systems, and processes
• Experience with Linux system administration and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in scripting with Python and/or JavaScript
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, managing multiple tasks under pressure
• Skilled in collaborating with and influencing cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with customers
• Experience in customer-facing roles is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with attack surface management or CNAPP is a plus

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$112,000.00 - $182,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.