Sr Domain Consultant (AI Security)

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Prisma AIRS Domain Consultant for AI Security, providing technical guidance to secure customers’ AI adoption and governance. You will define solutions that protect AI-enabled agents, apps, and data, and you will promote leadership in AI security through governance and supply chain protection.

You will engage with customers across geographies, lead PoVs, demonstrations, and RFx support, and collaborate with Product and Engineering to shape Prisma AIRS roadmap.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of pre-sales experience in AI Security, Cloud Security, Application/API Security, or DevSecOps.
• Hands-on AI technical depth: interact with LLM APIs, write scripts, prototype agentic workflows or security routines across cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical wins and PoVs: scope, lead, and execute PoVs and validation projects for AI security in customer environments.
• Present tailored solutions and interactive demos to developers, AI practitioners, CISOs, and executives.
• Influence product roadmaps by channeling field feedback to Product Management and Engineering for Prisma AIRS.
• Architect AI security solutions and ensure alignment with enterprise requirements.

Skills

AI Security

Cloud Security

Application/API Security

DevSecOps

Executive storytelling

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

English proficiency

LLM APIs

Scripting

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Your Career

As a Prisma AIRS business unit aligned Domain Consultant for AI Security, you provide technical expertise and guidance in securing customers' end to end AI adoption. You will define technical solutions that secure customer’s AI controlled autonomous agents, applications, and enterprise data. You evangelize our industry leadership in AI security by means of securing AI traffic, AI supply chain, and AI governance.

Your Impact

• Drive Technical Wins & PoVs: Scope, lead, and execute hands-on Proof of Value (PoV) and technical validation projects to demonstrate real-time AI threat prevention, data loss prevention (DLP), agent governance, and supply chain security in customer environments.


• Executive Storytelling & Demos: Present tailored solutions and interactive demos to audiences ranging from developers and AI practitioners to CISOs and executive leadership.


• Influence the Product Roadmap: Serve as the strategic voice of the customer, partnering directly with Product Management and Engineering to channel real-world field feedback into future releases of Prisma AIRS.


• Architect AI Security Solutions: Design solution architectures that provide holistic AI security within the constraints of enterprise requirements.


• Thought Leadership & RFx Support: Lead discussions on emerging AI threats and model vulnerabilities, serving as a subject matter expert for RFIs/RFPs.


• Services & Competitive Positioning: Confidently position Prisma AIRS against market alternatives and align Palo Alto Networks or Partner services to ensure long-term value realization.

Your Experience

• 6+ years of pre-sales experience in AI Security, Cloud Security, Application/API Security, or DevSecOps.


• Hands-on AI Technical Depth: Proven ability to interact directly with LLM APIs, write scripts, and prototype agentic workflows or security routines across cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, K8s) and REST APIs.


• Domain Expertise in AI Security: Deep knowledge of AI Runtime Security, Generative AI risks (Prompt Injection, Goal Hijacking), AI Agent/MCP governance, and AI-focused Data Loss Prevention (DLP).


• Executive Storytelling & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to translate complex AI architectures (RAG, agentic workflows, model orchestration) into clear business outcomes for C-level executives and technical practitioners alike.


• Consultative Problem-Solving: Demonstrated success guiding enterprise customers through complex pre-sales cycles with a results-oriented mindset.


• Field Sales Readiness: Willingness to travel as needed for key in-person customer meetings and field events.


• Proficient in English.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$222,000.00 - $304,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

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.

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