Principal Architect

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience as an end customer, a cybersecurity vendor or consultant is required.
• Education: BSCS, equivalent degree or experience is required.
• Architectural Knowledge:
• Extensive knowledge of core security architectures, history, and trends spanning network, endpoint, and hybrid environments.
• Solid fundamental background in principles and practices of networking and/or cloud computing.
• Deep technical understanding and experience designing, implementing, and/or operating network security and/or SASE solutions.
• General knowledge of security areas such as security operations, SIEM, endpoint security, network security, SASE/Zero Trust, cloud security, secure software development, identity management, and emerging topics related to cybersecurity and AI.
• Executive Presence: Demonstrable experience in establishing credibility and strategic messaging with large enterprise executives (CISO and above).
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, both internally and externally.
• Drive and Problem Solving:
• A "Whatever it takes" attitude and motivation to overcome obstacles necessary to achieve desired outcomes and close deals.
• Robust problem finding and solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems with systematic approaches to quick resolution, even under duress.
• Travel: Expect to travel a minimum of 50%+ of the weeks in the fiscal year. Travel will include customer and company location onsite meetings.
• Organizational Skills: Superb organizational skills are required.
• 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.
• 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
• 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.