Network Security Lab Architect

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

Your Career

We are seeking a Network Security Architect to manage and lead various initiatives to assist our Solutions Consultants (SCs), Domain Consultants (SCs) and Enablement team by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Public Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), focusing on deploying effective cloud security solutions to facilitate hands-on learning and experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional development and career advancement as you enhance the SCs' understanding of cloud security features and best practices.

Your Impact

• As a NetSec Lab Architect on our labs team, you are the crucial bridge between our products and the technical teams who share them with the world. You will be the visionary and the hands-on expert responsible for creating the definitive environments where our own teams learn, explore, and master our technology.

• Spearhead the architectural design of sophisticated, multi-product lab environments that directly empower our global technical sellers to master the Network Security portfolio.

• Act as a key consultant to our Sales Engineering and Learning & Enablement organizations, translating their strategic requirements into detailed, end-to-end technical blueprints for lab solutions.

• Apply your deep, hands-on expertise to build the foundational, "golden-image" proof-of-concepts for new product integrations and complex security scenarios, setting the standard for how our technology is experienced.

• Define the modular "building block" solutions and integration patterns that allow lab users to experience the full power of our end-to-end Network Security platform.

• Collaborate closely with our lab engineers, providing the clear architectural vision they need to successfully scale your designs for use by hundreds of concurrent users, amplifying your impact across the organization.

• Drive AI solutions, actively integrating AI/ML technologies into your architectural designs 

• Identify opportunities to create AI solutions, driving a company-wide "AI-first" mindset. 

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Solid understanding of Zero Trust, Networking, Network Security, SaaS Security or SSE/SASE 

• Solid understanding of NGFW, Network Security, SASE, SD-WAN, CASB, Proxy, DLP and BYOD Solutions.

• Solid understanding in Palo Alto Strata Networks Platform.

• Cross functional understanding of Palo Alto Cortex Platform: XDR, XSIAM, XSOAR and Cloud

• Experience in Python, Go, or other relevant coding languages.

• Understanding in cloud computing concepts and administration, Azure, AWS with preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Understanding in Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient with IaC tools including Terraform, Ansible, Packer, and Vault.

• Understanding in CI/CD and Configuration Management: Proficient with CI/CD practices and Configuration Management, with a preference for GitLab.

• Networking and Security:

• Strong understanding of SOC security best practices.

• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles.

• Experience with Generative AI technologies 

• Experience building or deploying applied AI systems in production or near-production environments is a plus.

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• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.

• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Experience working with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

• Ability to grasp new technologies quickly and prioritize and multitask effectively.

• Experience in using industry-standard project management and problem-resolution tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.

• Relevant certifications.

• Relevant certifications are a plus

• Experience in using industry-standard project management and problem-resolution tools

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.

$186,000.00 - $255,000.00/yr

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.