Sr. Technical Marketing Engineer (Cloud Security)

Palo Alto Networks; California (MO); Sur place; USD 134 000 - 216 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Palo Alto Networks in the United States seeks a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer for the Cloud-Delivered Security Services team to drive technical GTM, enablement, and AI-powered demos. You will partner with Product Management and Engineering to architect and execute a comprehensive technical go-to-market strategy.

In this role you will develop best practices, solution architectures, and lab demos, lead early-access programs, and deliver deep-dive workshops for diverse audiences—internal

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network security, customer-facing.
• 3+ years in a senior technical role in cybersecurity.
• Mastery of network/web security tech (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, VPNs).
• Threat intelligence knowledge and ability to map attack vectors.
• Cloud architecture knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technical marketing plan.
• Author high-quality, customer-facing technical publications.
• Deliver high-impact presentations on product launches in virtual and live formats.
• Provide field-derived feedback on product direction and engineering specs.
• Build and manage lab environments and demo systems.
• Drive customer beta programs and capture critical feedback for engineering teams.
• Provide enablement for channel partners and systems engineers.

Connaissances

Network security expertise

Technical marketing

Public speaking

Technical writing

Lab architecture

Formation

BS/BA in computer-related field

Outils

Python

Ixia

BreakingPoint

Spirent

Description du poste

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!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

The Role

As a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer on the Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) team, you will serve as a primary technical authority and champion for our next-generation threat detection and prevention services. Positioned at the core of our Precision AI-powered security portfolio, you will partner with Product Management and Engineering to architect and execute a comprehensive technical go-to-market and enablement strategy.

In this capacity, you will develop industry-leading best practices, solution architectures, and compelling technical demonstrations. Your responsibilities include authoring authoritative technical content, architecting advanced labs, leading early-access and beta programs, and delivering deep-dive technical workshops for diverse audiences—ranging from internal teams to external customers. As the global subject matter expert for your domain, you will identify critical technology gaps to directly influence product direction and drive next-generation innovation across the entire Palo Alto Networks platform. This is a high-visibility, customer-facing role that requires leveraging AI tools at every stage—from research and collateral development to global demo strategies and enablement at scale.

Your Impact

• Technical Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive technical marketing plan, serving as a thought leader who influences both internal product direction and external industry perception.

• Authority Content: Author high-quality, customer-facing technical publications—including white papers, solution guides, and “tech notes”—to ensure our products are fully utilized and understood.

• Global Evangelism: Deliver high-impact presentations on product launches, best practices, and executive briefings in both virtual (webinar) and live (conference/seminar) formats.

• Product Influence: Collaborate closely with Product Managers to provide field-derived feedback; review PRDs, engineering specifications, and test plans to ensure they meet customer needs.

• Lab & Demo Architecture: Build and manage sophisticated lab environments and demo systems designed to replicate complex, real-world simulations and multi-stage attack scenarios.

• Beta Program: Drive the success of customer trials by leading product betas, assisting customers with configuration, and capturing critical feedback for engineering teams.

• Technical Enablement: Serve as the subject matter expert for channel partners and systems engineers, providing hands-on training and technical support to scale product adoption.

The Team

Our engineering team is the engine of our mission: preventing cyberattacks. We are a group of innovators who challenge the status quo and build products to solve problems that have never been tackled before. We look for individuals who thrive in ambiguity, are excited by the prospect of a challenge, and are empowered by the mission to secure our digital lives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in the network security industry in a technical, customer-facing capacity (e.g., TME, Technical Product Management, or Domain Consultant).

• 3+ years of experience in a senior technical role within the cybersecurity domain.

• Core Technical Expertise: Proven mastery of network and web security technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, VPNs, Firewalls, and IDP/IPS.

• Threat Intelligence: Deep knowledge of the cyber threat landscape, including zero-day vulnerabilities and the ability to analyze and map contemporary attack vectors.

• Security Domains: Hands-on experience with Threat Prevention, IP Layer security, Malware Protection, and Web/DNS Security.

• Cloud Architecture: Working knowledge of cloud architectures (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and major providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• AI-Driven Automation: Proven experience building AI-assisted demos and custom tooling. Knowledge of agentic frameworks to automate TME workflows and solution validation is highly preferred.

• Tooling & Scripting: Proficiency with Python and experience with network test equipment (e.g., Ixia, BreakingPoint, or Spirent).

• Education: BS/BA in a computer-related field or equivalent professional experience.

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.

$134,000.00 - $215,500.00/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.