דרושים Strategic Planner ב-United States

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

Your Career

You will work firsthand with our valued customers to address their complex post-sales concerns where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of many factors. You’re a critical thinker in understanding the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. You’ll enjoy networking with key contacts outside your own area of expertise, with a strong capability of detailing difficult technical issues to both non-technical and technical professionals.

You will regularly participate in technical discussions with multi-functional teams, creating an environment of transparency that ultimately leads to better products, better working environments, and better cybersecurity. Your quick thinking and support to our clients provides the fast assistance they need to keep their environments secure – which means you’ll need to move quickly, thoughtfully, and provide technical assistance as needed (often, in high-pressure situations).

Your Impact

• Provide technical services around Cloud and Network Security technologies, troubleshooting and best practices observations to customers
• Manage support cases to ensure issues are recorded, tracked, resolved, and follow-ups are completed in a timely manner
• Provide fault isolation and root cause analysis for technical issues
• Publish Technical Support Bulletins and other technical documentation in the Knowledge Base
• Review of technical documentation for training materials, technical marketing collateral, manuals, troubleshooting guides, etc.
• Provide configurations, troubleshooting, and best practices to customers
• Work with our Engineering team and influence the operability of the product
• Able to effectively communicate to all levels and stakeholders – internally and externally on complex technical issues

Your Experience

• 4+ years in technical support roles, working directly with large global customers and partners in addition to internal teams (such as DevOps, Engineering, QA, Product managers), specifically with Cloud exposure and experience
• A customer-centric mindset is a mandated attitude for this position as a technical support engineer
• Existing knowledge of, and experience with public cloud platform (XaaS) features, capabilities, and best use scenarios
• Existing knowledge of, and experience with application developments or operations under the container / serverless environment on public clouds
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, reproduce issues and identify feasible workarounds in broad, complex, and unique environments with mixed applications and protocols required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting Firewall or Network and Security devices is a plus
• Having rich knowledge in Network Security and Networking protocols is a plus

You’ll be involved in implementing new products, transitioning from old products to new, and will fix integrations and critical issues as they are raised – in fact, you’ll seek them out to ensure our clients are safely supported. We fix and identify technical problems, with a pointed focus of providing the best customer support in the industry.

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

With a focus on details, in this role you will be responsible for owning and managing the Palo Alto Networks Global Events. Events include Ignite On Tour, Industry third party events such Mobile World Congress, AWS re:Invent and and CxO Events.

Your Impact

• Manage and support event planning and execution deliverables (may include giveaways, gamification, housing support, expo pass distribution)

• Be on-site at events to provide operational support (registration desk, booth staffing, etc)

• Provide hospitality service support at executive events (book and manage customer and executive transportation, on-site host services, food and beverage coordination)

• Support speaker management activities including: organizing speaker training, scheduling reviews and rehearsals, managing speaker communications and speaker related forms, as well as providing virtual speaker support for online events and/or on-site speaker support - Work directly with content owners to drive deliverables to deadlines

• Own budget management (including requesting purchase orders, tracking spend, mapping expenses)

• Effective project management including creation, ownership and adherence to timelines and templates

• Manage work streams and ensure they are delivering tactical tasks such as submitting Asana tickets, creating a workback plan, setting up microsites or registration pages, attending meetings and taking notes.

• This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in event planning and engagement marketing. This role requires a forward-thinking individual with proven event planning, analytical, and communication skills.

Your Experience

• 5+ years experience in Event Marketing (hospitality or event experience preferred)

• Cybersecurity industry experience preferred

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Detail- and service oriented

• Creative, collaborative, and resourceful

• Proven passion for learning and growth

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

• Positive and motivated self-starter

• Budget tracking experience preferred

• The ability to travel 30-40% is essential for this role.

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 $113,000 - $182,500/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 Impact

• Serve as a key contributor to the development, maturation, and innovation of Unit 42’s cloud security consulting services.

• Lead and deliver complex cloud security assessments covering architecture, configuration, identity, monitoring, and threat detection across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

• Evaluate cloud network architectures, including perimeter protections, VPC/VNet segmentation, API gateways, ingress/egress controls, and cloud-native security services.

• Analyze cloud logging, telemetry, and monitoring coverage; identify gaps in detection and alerting; and provide actionable recommendations to improve visibility, SIEM/XDR integration, and threat-hunting effectiveness.

• Assess cloud identity and access management (IAM) design, including federation, least privilege models, role delegation, conditional access, privilege escalation paths, and MFA enforcement across cloud providers.

• Utilize cloud-native CLIs, SDKs, and APIs to perform deep technical validation of configurations, controls, and security posture.

• Assess multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud deployments by reviewing interoperability, dependencies, and security impacts between cloud services and on-prem infrastructure.

• Develop strategic cloud security roadmaps that align technical recommendations with a client’s broader business objectives, resource constraints, and long-term security transformation initiatives.

• Integrate Palo Alto Networks cloud platforms (Prisma Cloud, Prisma SASE, Cortex XSIAM, and Precision AI) into consulting engagements to drive differentiated value and help customers enhance their security posture.

• Engage with prospective clients in a pre-sales capacity to uncover cloud security pain points, evaluate architectural weaknesses, and position Unit 42 solutions to key outcomes.

• Support delivery teams in overcoming technical objections and effectively tying cloud security recommendations to business risk, operational impact, and customer strategic goals.

• Build and maintain long-term executive relationships, serving as a trusted strategic advisor for cloud security and Zero Trust transformation initiatives.

• Lead the development and delivery of cloud security enablement content to elevate consulting capabilities across Unit 42.

• Partner with Palo Alto Networks product development teams to provide structured feedback on features, customer patterns, and cloud security trends that influence the roadmap and delivery experience.

Your Experience

• 4+ years of experience performing cloud security advisement and risk assessments based upon industry-accepted standards

• 6+ years of professional services and consulting experience and 3+ years of Director (or and equivalent Senior Manager) experience leading consulting delivery teams is highly preferred

• Experience managing a diverse team of business and technical consultants

• Cloud Security-related certifications preferred

• Hands-on experience with a cloud hosting provider (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc).

• Deep experience within the cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) technology or advisory/consulting space.

• Strong fluency in the application of Virtual Machines, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, FaaS and other public cloud technical infrastructure concepts.

• Possess a deep technical knowledge in Cloud Platforms and the dependencies around such an environment (WAF, SSO, Cloud Threats, API Security, Cloud Security Posture Management)

• Former experience with cloud migrations (cloud to cloud, or on-prem to cloud)

• Knowledge of the technical nuances related to SD-WAN and SASE solutions and their application to Cloud Environment access solutions.

• 10+ years in developing, strengthening and expanding client relationships

• Knowledge of how to integrate command-line interfaces or scripting tools as a part of a risk assessment or remediation in cloud environments is a plus.

• Rich understanding of how Enterprise’s use and struggle using infrastructure as code and continuous integration tools such as Ansible, Chef, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Packer, Pulumi, Puppet, Saltstack and Terraform or CSP tools such as CloudFormation, Resource Manager or Deployment Manager.

• Ability to scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and proposals

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security OR equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations

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 $183000/YR - $252000/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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute the organization's sourcing strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and delivers value.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Develop and use scorecards to measure and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing operations.
• Explore and evaluate new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Expectations

• Enterprise Leadership & Influence - Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior executives in Marketing, Communications, and Finance. Shape investment strategies that balance creativity and commercial discipline. Influence enterprise decision-making through compelling insights, financial transparency, and an expert understanding of how strategic sourcing accelerates marketing performance.
• Market Authority & Executive Connectivity - Maintain an unparalleled command of the global marketing landscape — spanning creative agencies, media networks, digital platforms, production firms, martech providers, and data analytics partners. Be the leader who is on speed dial with executives at all major marketing agencies, and other key marketing ecosystem partners , bringing early insight into emerging media trends, pricing shifts, and innovation opportunities.
• Category Strategy & Transformation - Architect and deliver visionary category strategies across Creative, Media, Sponsorships, Martech, Research, and Production . Drive cross-functional alignment between business stakeholders and sourcing teams to deliver scalable, future-forward marketing partnerships that unlock innovation, cost advantage, and speed to market.
• Supplier & Ecosystem Leadership - Build deep, strategic relationships with top-tier agencies, platforms, and marketing service providers. Shape partner strategies and performance frameworks that ensure accountability, transparency, and innovation. Leverage executive relationships to co-create next-generation marketing models and value frameworks.
• Global Impact & Organizational Excellence - Lead a global sourcing organization that partners seamlessly with marketing and finance leaders across all regions. Drive operational excellence, consistency, and governance while enabling speed, flexibility, and creativity in sourcing decisions.
• Team Leadership & Development - Inspire, coach, and develop sourcing talent into strategic business partners. Cultivate a high-performance culture defined by insight, influence, and impact. Champion best-in-class sourcing methodologies and elevate the marketing procurement brand across the enterprise.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

• Progressive experience in Marketing Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Agency Management , with proven success influencing VP+ level leaders in Marketing, Brand, and Finance.
• Deep expertise across Creative, Media, Digital, Martech, Research, Advertising, Sponsorships, and Production categories.
• Market-connected leader with strong, direct relationships across major marketing platforms and agency networks — including all major marketing agencies .
• Proven success leading category strategy design , sourcing transformations , and operating model modernization at enterprise scale.
• Recognized for challenging the status quo , simplifying complexity, and driving enterprise alignment through data-driven storytelling and strategic influence.
• Strong executive presence, financial acumen, and communication skills ; capable of shaping and articulating strategies that bridge creativity, business outcomes, and value creation.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Procurement certification preferred.
• Experience in global organizations and proficiency with Category Management, Ariba, and BI tools.

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