Solutions Consultant - FSI

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. seeks a Solutions Consultant focused on FSI accounts across the SADC region. You will partner with the Sales team to drive technical outcomes, map customer needs to secure architectures, and demonstrate the value of our portfolio.

This remote role requires proactive sales execution and close collaboration with engineering, product, and customer success to win complex deals. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering, solid pre-sales experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Significant experience in a Pre-Sales or Solutions Consultant role within cybersecurity or networking.
• Deep technical understanding of network, cloud security, and endpoint protection technologies.
• Experience with the Financial Services Industry (FSI) and regulatory/security requirements.
• Strong knowledge of the SADC market and business landscape.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to identify and close cybersecurity opportunities in the FSI sector in the SADC region.
• Conduct technical discovery to map customer requirements to Palo Alto Networks solutions.
• Design and demonstrate complex security architectures addressing customer challenges and goals.
• Lead and manage POC engagements to prove technical feasibility and value.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success to ensure satisfaction and gather feedback.
• Maintain deep technical expertise on the Palo Alto Networks platform and competitive landscape.
• Explain complex concepts to executives while detailing technical aspects for stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Pre-Sales experience

FSI experience

Security knowledge

SADC market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

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!

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

As a Solutions Consultant focused on FSI accounts in the SADC region, you will partner with the Sales team to drive technical outcomes and secure complex cybersecurity deals. You will leverage your strong technical background to understand customer needs, architect secure solutions, and demonstrate the value of Palo Alto Networks' portfolio. This remote role requires a proactive approach to sales execution, ensuring our financial services customers in the region adopt best-in-class security architectures to protect their digital way of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner proactively with Account Executives to identify, qualify, and close cybersecurity opportunities within the FSI sector in the SADC region.

• Conduct technical discovery to understand customer business requirements and map them to Palo Alto Networks solutions.

• Design and demonstrate complex security architectures that address specific customer challenges and business goals.

• Lead and manage Proof of Concept (POC) engagements to valid technical feasibility and demonstrate value.

• Collaborate effectively with Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success to ensure customer satisfaction and provide feedback on product direction.

• Maintain deep technical expertise on the Palo Alto Networks platform and the competitive cybersecurity landscape.

• Simplify complex technical concepts for executive audiences while focusing on the details for technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Significant experience in a Pre-Sales, Systems Engineering, or Solutions Consultant role, specifically within the cybersecurity or networking industry.

• Deep technical understanding of network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection technologies.

• Proven experience working with the Financial Services Industry (FSI) and understanding their specific regulatory and security requirements.

• Strong knowledge of the SADC market and business landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCIE, or PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer).
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new solutions quickly.

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.