Solutions Consultant

Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a fewAt Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.Job DescriptionYour CareerThe Solutions Consultant is the evolution of the traditional Sales Engineering role,aligning how we best serve our customers in understanding their environment, providingsolution guidance and ensuring value realization in their investment with Palo AltoNetworks. As a Solutions Consultant you provide technical leadership and expertise andguidance in your customer's security transformation journey. You will play a key role indefining technical solutions that secure a customer's key business imperatives andensuring value realization of their investment with Palo Alto Networks. You evangelizeour industry leadership in on-prem, cloud, and security operations services that establishPANW as your customer's cybersecurity partner of choice.Your ImpactRoleCuriosity is core to the Solutions Consultant role, and you see complex problems as opportunities to learn and deliver innovative solutions You define your impact by:Meeting and exceeding sales quotas by building and implementing strategic, technical account plans that target cross-platform solutions.Your ability to position, demonstrate and create high level designs across the entire PANW portfolio based on customer business needsConducting discovery to understand and articulate the key technical, operational and commercial imperatives of your prospects and customersWorking closely with Professional Services, Customer Success and Specialist teams to ensure overall customer implementation and adoption of solutions.Demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to influence through effective presentations and customer-specific demos, technical engagements and workshopsLeading successful technical validation efforts based on best practices to ensure technical win in assigned opportunities.Orchestrating supporting resources (Specialists, Channel Resources, Customer Support) to ensure a one-team approach that demonstrates a cohesive strategyPromoting end-to-end solutions that include PANW and/or partner professional services to ensure customers realize business value soonerUnderstanding the competitive landscape and effectively differentiating our leadershipContinuously investing in yourself to develop technical and professional skills that drive your ever-increasing contributions to success of our customers while actively participating within the Solutions Consultant community and at industry events(OT) - Identifying technical stakeholders and cultivating relationships with key personas to build and drive a security architecture transformation roadmap

QualificationsYour ExperienceUnderstanding of data networking and/or modern application design and cloud architecturesDelivering cybersecurity solutions that solve technical challenges and influence new business initiativesInfluencing and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders, either in a customer-facing or internal role; prior experience in a pre-sales role is idealCreating and delivering technical presentations, workshops, or technical validation engagementsExperience in selling, designing, implementing, or managing one or more of the following solutions: Network Security, SASE, SaaS, CNAPP and/or SOC Transformation TechnologiesPartnering with Customer Support functions to ensure successful implementation and adoption of sold solutionsComplex sales involving long sales processes with multiple buying centers and multi-product solutions are preferredProficient in English

Additional InformationThe TeamOur Solutions Consultant team members work hand-in-hand with large organizationsaround the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to transform their security architectures.You are empowered with unmatched systems and tools and a team built on joint success. You won't find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isn't committed to your success – with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning and development. Our Solutions Consulting community is driven by the mission to be our customers' cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting their digital way of life.Our CommitmentWe'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 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.Our CommitmentWe're problem solvers that 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 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.Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks JobsVaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:The job requires accessing a company worksiteThe job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirementsYou choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksiteIf you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.

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