Senior Solutions Engineer, Enterprise Accounts - West

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 198,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will demonstrate CyberArk’s identity security solutions to Enterprise customers, guiding them through evaluations and showcasing product benefits. Your expertise in security across various industries will help design optimal solutions to meet clients' needs.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pre-sales, strong technical skills in identity security, and excellent presentation and communication capabilities. You'll work closely with the sales team and participate in delivering high-quality demonstrations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pre-sales or equivalent technical experience.
• Proven ability to integrate third-party solutions in complex environments.
• Experience scripting for automation of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on CyberArk’s Identity Security solutions.
• Lead Proof of Concept evaluations to showcase security solutions.
• Support RFP/RFI responses ensuring enterprise requirements are met.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Identity or security technical expertise

Hands-on administration of AWS

Strong background in Windows Server

Strong presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

MIS or Computer Science degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Solutions Engineer at CyberArk, you will be at the forefront of demonstrating the value of our identity security solutions to both prospective and existing Enterprise customers. In this role, you will showcase how CyberArk secures critical assets across hybrid cloud environments and distributed workforces through product demos, presentations, and Proof of Concepts (POCs).

You will leverage your technical expertise and sales acumen to guide clients through the technology evaluation phase. Working closely with the sales team, you will act as the primary technical resource, guiding clients through the technology evaluation phase. You’ll serve as the key technical advisor and advocate for CyberArk’s solutions, ensuring that clients understand both the business and technical benefits.

Expertise in industry‑specific security needs across Healthcare, Finance, Retail, Energy, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, is essential. You’ll leverage this knowledge to address unique security and compliance challenges, designing optimal solutions that align with customers’ infrastructure and datacenter environments. Success in this role depends on clearly communicating complex technical concepts to both business and technical stakeholders. Seeking a solution‑driven professional passionate about solving security challenges across global industries.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on CyberArk’s Identity Security solutions, delivering technical guidance and business‑value demonstrations to Enterprise customers and partners.
• Proactively seek out new sales opportunities by developing new and existing technical relationships within prospective accounts, partners, and current active customers.
• Lead Proof of Concept (POC) evaluations to showcase CyberArk’s security solutions to Enterprise customers and prospects.
• Support RFP/RFI responses, ensuring CyberArk’s solutions meet enterprise requirements.
• Foster long‑term relationships with technical teams and executives to ensure customer success with CyberArk solutions.
• Support and enable CyberArk’s partner network, ensuring they can effectively communicate the value of CyberArk to their Enterprise clients.
• Represent CyberArk as a thought leader by engaging in public speaking, webinars, or industry forums to educate and influence customers and partners.
• Serve as the customer advocate, relaying key requirements to internal teams.
• Actively engage and contribute to the internal teams, serving as a resource and mentor to others when appropriate.
• Convey customer requirements to Product Management teams.

Qualifications

• Education: MIS, Computer Science degree, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5+ years in pre‑sales, ideally in identity or security, or equivalent technical experience.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Hands‑on administration of AWS, Azure, or GCP (IaaS/PaaS).
  • Strong background in Windows Server, Active Directory, LDAP, and federation services.
  • Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, federation, SSO, MFA, RBAC, and JIT/ZSP models.
  • Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
  • Exposure to endpoint management and least privilege tools.
  • Proficiency in UNIX/Linux, database security, network security, scripting, and DevOps practices.
• Integration Skills: Proven ability to integrate third‑party solutions seamlessly within complex enterprise environments.
• Automation: Experience scripting for automation of repetitive tasks or demo workflows.
• CyberArk: Prior experience with CyberArk solutions.
• Certifications (one or more): CISSP, CCSP, CEH, AWS Security, Google Cloud Security, Azure Security.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong presentation skills; ability to deliver high‑quality demos to technical and executive audiences.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at building relationships across multiple levels.
  • Leadership and consensus‑building capabilities.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% for client meetings and industry events.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. The starting base salary for this role is expected to be in the range $198,000.00 - $273,000.00 per year.

Immigration Sponsorship

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

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

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.