Principal Cybersecurity Architect and Advisor

Palo Alto Networks; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 239,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks seeks a Principal Architect to influence client cybersecurity transformation strategies and drive security outcomes. You will lead cross-functional teams, delivering authoritative roadmaps that bridge our security solutions with the client’s business needs.

You will engage with senior leaders, shape strategic agendas, and collaborate with sales, engineering, and services to ensure a unified market approach and successful outcomes for strategic accounts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in security architecture or advisory roles.
• BSCS or equivalent degree or experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of core security architectures (network, endpoint, cloud).

Responsibilities

• Establish executive relationships with strategic accounts.
• Drive strategic advisory engagements and architectural roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional teams to align sales and engineering with customer priorities.
• Provide insights on risk reduction, operations, and cost management.
• Collaborate with product and solutions teams to address market needs.

Skills

Executive presence

Communication skills

Drive & problem solving

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

BSCS or equivalent

Tools

SASE/Zero Trust

Job description

Palo Alto Networks seeks a Principal Architect to influence client cybersecurity transformation strategies and drive security outcomes. You will lead cross-functional teams, delivering authoritative roadmaps that bridge our security solutions with the client’s business needs.

You will engage with senior leaders, shape strategic agendas, and collaborate with sales, engineering, and services to ensure a unified market approach and successful outcomes for strategic accounts.