Remote Principal Architect - Cybersecurity Strategy

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Architect to act as a trusted advisor, shaping clients’ cybersecurity transformation strategies and delivering value through architectural roadmaps. You will lead cross-functional teams to align sales campaigns with executive priorities and ensure successful security outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory across SASE, cloud security, and identity security, with extensive travel (50%+), requiring deep technical knowledge and experience in

Qualifications

10+ years of experience as an end customer, a cybersecurity vendor or consultant.
Executive presence with experience engaging C-suite executives (CISO and above).
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain executive-level relationships in strategic accounts.
Drive conversations that advocate for Palo Alto Networks’ view of transformative Solution Architectures.
Conduct architectural assessments, designs, and client workshops to set a strategic agenda with customer and sales teams.
Collaborate with sales to develop differentiated proposals that show business and technical value.
Work with Product Management and other teams to address emerging needs in strategic market segments.

Skills

Executive presence

Communication skills

Strategic advisory

Travel

Education

BSCS, equivalent degree or experience

Job description

The role emphasizes strategic advisory across SASE, cloud security, and identity security, with extensive travel (50%+), requiring deep technical knowledge and experience in

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