Remote Senior Principal Architect Cybersecurity Strategy

Palo Alto Networks; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 186,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Architect to advise clients on cybersecurity transformation, aligning sales campaigns with executive priorities and driving secure outcomes. You will lead cross-functional advisory engagements, build business cases, and collaborate with sales, engineering, and Unit42 to present differentiated solutions.

Travel up to 50% is required. The role requires deep technical leadership across security technologies and the ability to communicate strategic insights

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a senior security role with enterprise exposure.
• BSCS or equivalent practical experience.
• Deep knowledge of security operations, SIEM, endpoint security, and incident response.
• Proven ability to communicate strategically to CISO-level executives.
• Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Establish executive-level relationships with CISOs in strategic accounts.
• Advocate for transformative security architectures with clients.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and Unit42 to build differentiated proposals.
• Lead high-impact advisory engagements, including architecture assessments and workshops.
• Document client goals and build business cases around measurable benefits.
• Provide expert insights on risk reduction, ops excellence, and cost management.
• Support Product Management with market insights and competitive intelligence.
• Maintain continuous learning to stay ahead in security tech and AI.

Skills

Executive communication

Client advisory

Security operations

SIEM

Incident response

Cloud security

Education

BSCS or equivalent

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Architect to advise clients on cybersecurity transformation, aligning sales campaigns with executive priorities and driving secure outcomes. You will lead cross-functional advisory engagements, build business cases, and collaborate with sales, engineering, and Unit42 to present differentiated solutions.

Travel up to 50% is required. The role requires deep technical leadership across security technologies and the ability to communicate strategic insights