Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Your Career
As a Systems Engineer for Cortex, the Next-Gen AI-powered security operations platform, you will be the expert for our Cortex portfolio with a focus on Cortex XSIAM (Extended Security Intelligence and Automation Management).
Your portfolio will also include all other Cortex offerings: Cortex XDR (Extended Detection and Response), Cortex XSOAR (Extended Security Orchestration, Automation and Response), and Cortex Xpanse (Attack Surface Management).
You are the “go to” resource for customer interactions that involve security operations requirements. Your role is one of thought leadership, technical expertise and mentorship – working with account teams to build integrated solutions for our client’s unique environments. This position is not limited to a physical Palo Alto Networks office location and supports the entire North American continent
Your Impact
- Present to customers as our expert at all levels in the customer hierarchy from practitioner to executive
- Architect transformative solutions that will modernize our customers’ security operations and deliver tangible and quantifiable outcomes
- Operate as the point of technical escalation, the thought leader and the visionary in customer engagements, alongside sales teams.
- Lead and support customer demonstrations that showcase our unique value proposition
- Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) projects for prospective customers and partners
- Lead customer conversations about industry trends and emerging changes to the security landscape
- Discuss competitive offerings with credibility and position the Cortex portfolio as the best alternative
Your Experience
- Must reside in North America
- 3+ years experience in pre-sales/sales engineering within SIEM, SOAR, SOC or endpoint environments
- Experience of working with customers, demonstrating problem-solving skills and can-do attitude
- Advanced knowledge of SIEM, EDR, XDR and SOAR solutions
- Solid understanding of Security Operations processes and procedures
- Solid understanding of advanced analytics, detection and correlations in cyber security
- Solid understanding of AI/ML
- Security operations practitioner experience is a plus
- Scripting experience is a plus - Python preferred
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 $216,200/yr to $297,200/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .
