Remote Cloud Security Architect & Deployment Lead

Palo Alto Networks; Texas; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Professional Services Consultant for Cloud Security to deliver hands‑on architecture, deployment, and configuration across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. You will collaborate with customer engineering teams and executives to shape secure cloud network architectures.

You will lead end‑to‑end deployments, develop automation scripts, and drive technical milestones within multi‑phase client projects, traveling 15‑20% for onsite reviews and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise workloads across public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
• Proven track record architecting solutions in enterprise or service provider environments utilizing VMware NSX, OpenStack, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience integrating network security solutions within large‑scaled distributed architectures, alongside a strong foundational knowledge of core internet protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, TLS/SSL, IPsec).
• Demonstrated proficiency with automation and configuration tooling such as Python, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Professional‑level public cloud certification in at least one major platform (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical workstreams, driving multi‑phase client delivery, and prioritizing competing project deliverables.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect & Deploy: Lead the end‑to‑end design, deployment, and configuration of Palo Alto Networks virtualized appliances (VM‑Series, CN‑Series, Prisma Cloud) across AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud infrastructures.
• Automate Security Workflows: Develop infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) and automation scripts to streamline deployment, scaling, and operational management.
• Advise Stakeholders: Serve as the technical authority on client project teams, translating complex enterprise requirements into scalable, secure cloud network architectures.
• Drive Project Deliverables: Manage technical milestones against statements of work (SOW), ensuring all deployments, testing, and handoffs are completed on schedule and to specification.
• Collaborate & Escalate: Partner with Consulting Engineers on DevOps and architectural best practices, and liaise with Palo Alto Networks TAC to rapidly resolve tier‑3/tier‑4 escalation issues.
• Document & Operationalize: Produce comprehensive architecture diagrams, runbooks, and handover documentation to transition completed environments seamlessly to customer operational teams.
• Lead Technical Engagements: Direct technical workstreams independently or lead distributed delivery teams depending on project scale and complexity.
• Client Engagement: Travel 15‑20% to client sites for onsite deployment, workshops, and architectural reviews as defined by project requirements.

Skills

Public cloud design

VMware NSX

OpenStack

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Terraform

Ansible

SOW management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenStack

VMware NSX

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Professional Services Consultant for Cloud Security to deliver hands‑on architecture, deployment, and configuration across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. You will collaborate with customer engineering teams and executives to shape secure cloud network architectures.

You will lead end‑to‑end deployments, develop automation scripts, and drive technical milestones within multi‑phase client projects, traveling 15‑20% for onsite reviews and