Director Gsi Partnerships North America jobs at Palo Alto in United States, New York

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Responsible for complete software development process including requirement analysis, design, development, deployment, and support

• Collaborate with other cross functional teams in order to create tight integrations of product features and infrastructure

• Write clean, testable, readable, scalable and maintainable code that scales and performs well for thousands of customers

• Participate actively and be a factor to design and development discussions

• Identify areas for improvement within the team and actively push for positive change through new initiatives or optimizations

• Ability to troubleshoot issues in production environment and continuously improve the code and process to reduce the impact

Your Experience

• 7+ years of solid experience in programming, design and development

• Extensive hands-on (expert level) programming skills in Golang and Python

• Extensive experience working on public cloud platforms like GCP and AWS, with good understanding of cloud networking, IAM roles and policies, and experience using cloud native services like pubsub, cloud storage and Big Query

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tooling such as Gitlab, etc.

• Experience in delivering application performance monitoring visualizations with any of the following - Grafana / ELK / Cloud monitoring.

• In depth understanding of DNS protocols, extensions, DNS resolution infrastructure and ecosystem.

• Knowledge of Networking and Routing protocols like BGP, TCP/IP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, etc

• M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between: $185,000 - $210,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

Consulting Director, Reactive Services is a senior-level consulting position. The individual will provide expert-level guidance on all areas of cybersecurity and data breach response to Unit 42 clients across a wide array of industries, geographies, and organizational structures. They will be the client’s advocate for cybersecurity and will provide strategic and technical leadership in this area.

Your Impact

• You are an Industry-recognized inspiring leader with media and public speaking experience, deeply embedded in information security community

• Experience with forensic processes and procedures (chain of custody, computer acquisition techniques, and memory acquisition techniques)

• Maintain hyper-current knowledge of extant vulnerabilities and threat landscape

• Experience using forensics tools such as EnCase, FTK, SleuthKit, Volatility, etc.

• Analysis experience and operational understanding of one or more major operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Mac)

• Knowledge of common malware persistence mechanisms

• Experience identifying and triaging malware

• Experience leading technical breach response teams in fast-paced environment

• 10 years of hands-on consulting experience in digital forensics, and incident response

Your Experience

• Strategic mindset but also detail-oriented and hands-on ability to lead high-level discussion on DFIR technology strategy and approach both internally and externally

• Demonstrated self-starter with intellectual curiosity and ability to adapt to change

• Ability to work quickly, willingness to work on ad hoc assignments, work independently or leading teams as needed

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to develop unique and creative solutions to problems on the fly

• Willingness to learn new technologies and techniques to solve complex customer issues

• Ability to manage clients, lead meetings, and manage multiple project teams concurrently

• Ability to quickly develop and maintain rapport with clients

• Demonstrated ability to cross-sell or upsell existing clients and generate new business

• Experience managing complex budgets

• Ability to allocate staff to various projects quickly and efficiently

• Willingness to travel as required (up to 20%) to support leadership, customer briefings, planning and other activity as needed

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $183,000 - $252,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

As the '' you will lead the GTM strategy & partner sales execution for a set of large systems integrators () for Palo Alto Networks. In this role you will work with in-region core and specialist sales teams, working closely with their partner counterparts to promote joint sales plays and drive net-new business and incremental market share. The role will focus on delivering measurable results, including increased bookings and increased net-new customer acquisition through sales and marketing efforts. You will collaborate with cross-functional internal and partner teams to drive sales, marketing, and partner enablement activities. You will prepare and deliver weekly reporting on pipeline and bookings, quarterly business reviews, and annual partner plans to grow and evolve the partnership.

Your Impact

• Develop and own the North America business plan with clear execution steps, provide weekly forecasts, and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual partner business reviews to achieve revenue targets
• Build and strengthen relationships with executive, vertical, and account leaders in partner organizations, ensuring alignment between Palo Alto Networks and partner field sales teams
• Drive field and partner interlock by engaging sales leadership effectively and creating winning outcomes for customers and stakeholders
• Serve as the subject matter expert on repeatable sales plays, joint solutions, marketing activities, and partner routes to market (MSSP, Resell, Influence)
• Support joint pipeline progression at the deal level, including pricing strategies, order processing, procurement, and timely deal closure
• Lead and collaborate on partner enablement programs with SEs and Partner Development Managers to expand capacity and demand generation
• Document partner activities, communicate outcomes and next steps, and ensure consistent follow-up on joint pursuits
• Apply strong sales skills (listening, qualifying, negotiating, closing, etc.) to consistently achieve targets and drive results
• Collaborate cross-functionally, share best practices, and maintain customer focus while operating with integrity under Palo Alto Networks’ Channel Rules of Engagement
• Travel as needed to regional partner teams to expand relationships, enable pipeline growth, and demonstrate a mission-driven, adaptable, growth-oriented mindset

Your Experience

• Proven success managing and scaling GSI partnerships with or at HCL and Wipro , including growing OEM/ISV relationships from $10M to $50M, with strong executive-level relationships and CxO engagement.
• 10+ years of partner or direct sales experience in hi-tech, with expertise in consulting and managed services partnerships; cybersecurity background preferred
• Skilled in platform selling, multiple routes to market (MSSP, Resell, Influence), and structured sales techniques across the full cycle from opportunity identification to account management
• Strong record of execution, delivering measurable business outcomes against stretch targets while navigating channel conflict and complex relationships
• Experienced in leveraging and influencing cross-functional teams (product, marketing, sales, channel) in a matrixed environment to execute GTM strategies and close deals
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, supported by strong collaboration, leadership, and team-player qualities
• Mission-driven, results-oriented, and adaptable, with the maturity to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments

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 between $356000/YR - $415250/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

The Consulting Director will help drive Proactive Consulting Services across a growing portfolio of strategic service offerings including SOC Assessments, Cloud Security, AI/ML Security Assessments, and other emerging service domains. This senior-level consultant will serve as a trusted advisor and key contributor to helping our customers strengthen cybersecurity resilience and advance their overall security maturity.

Your Impact

• Serve as a key contributor to the development, maturation, and innovation of SOC, AI Security, and Cloud Security consulting services

• Lead and deliver technical and strategic cybersecurity assessments in areas such as SOC maturity, cloud security, AI/ML model and implementation risks, and application/infrastructure security

• Translate technical findings and observations into clear, actionable business risk implications and strategic recommendations

• Conduct reviews and assessments based on frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, and other industry standards

• Provide deep subject matter expertise and delivery leadership across a range of environments, including cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premises ecosystems

• Provide strategic guidance on the development of security programs, operations models, threat detection capabilities, and incident readiness

• Drive cross-functional value by integrating the Palo Alto Networks product platform (e.g., Cortex XSIAM, Prisma SASE, Precision AI) into consulting engagements where applicable

• Engage in a pre-sales capacity with client prospects, uncovering cybersecurity pain points across SOC operations, cloud infrastructure, and AI system implementations

• Identify alignment between Unit 42 solutions and customer challenges, crafting and delivering communications that clearly articulate solution value and outcomes

• Support engagement teams in addressing and overcoming deep technical objections that arise throughout the delivery process

• Strengthen the team’s ability to tie recommendations to each client’s unique business processes, strategic initiatives, and risk mitigation objectives

• Lead the practice and invest in developing long-term client relationships that support Unit 42’s goal of becoming a trusted strategic advisor

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of consulting enablement content to grow capabilities across the Unit 42 team

• Partner with Palo Alto Networks product development teams by contributing to feedback loops that support bi-directional communication on product features, delivery impact, and consultant needs in reducing customer risk

Your Experience

• 4+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity advisory or risk assessments based on industry-accepted frameworks and standards

• 6+ years of professional services and consulting experience, with 3+ years in a Director (or equivalent Senior Manager) role leading consulting delivery teams strongly preferred

• Demonstrated delivery experience in one or more of the following: SOC Maturity Assessments, Cloud Security Reviews, AI/ML Model Security Assessments, Application Security Reviews, and Threat Modeling

• Experience advising CISOs and other senior stakeholders on strategic planning, resource prioritization, capability development, and cybersecurity roadmaps

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains including network, endpoint, identity, cloud, and AI/ML security principles

• Adept at translating high-level strategic client discussions into detailed proposals and project outcomes

• Hands-on experience with technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, CNAPP, CSPM, IAM, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Solid knowledge of emerging threats and attacker TTPs, with the ability to contextualize them into practical assessment and strategy engagements

• Experience advising CISOs and other senior stakeholders on strategic planning, resource prioritization, capability development, and cybersecurity roadmaps

• Proven experience managing diverse teams of business and technical consultants

• Ability to scope new consulting opportunities, including drafting statements of work, proposals, and resource estimates

• Background in scripting, automation, or use of command-line tools in assessments is a plus

• Public speaking, training, and enablement experience is strongly preferred

• 10+ years of experience building, strengthening, and expanding long-term client relationships

• Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands (on average 25%)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience 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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $183,000 - $252,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.