Global Solutions Architects - SASE

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

Global Solutions Architect – SASE 

Job Description

This position supports our customers globally.  Work from your home office and be near an airport for required travel.

Your Career
The Global Solution Architect (GSA) for SASE is part of the GCS Center of Excellence and provides a mix of customer-facing architecture and design activities as well as internal solution development and knowledge management. 

The GSA is a SASE expert with a strong understanding of network security. The GSA knows how to make the best use of Cloud techniques to optimize the implementation and operation of SASE Platforms. The GSA drives the design of new solutions and optimizes the solution by leading the initial execution of projects.

The GSA is responsible for managing our knowledge and Intellectual Property across the worldwide community of SASE consultants and partners. The GSA also leads efforts to educate the SASE community.

This is a highly technical role. The GSA will be required to develop and maintain expertise on SASE Platforms and the relevant tools that can be used to optimize the deployment and operation of the Platforms.

The position requires strong leadership skills; the GSA will have to rally the SASE community to agree on tools and techniques and develop SASE assets. 

The position requires strong communication skills; the GSA will have to articulate a clear vision to customers, consultants, account managers, and partners.

This position supports our customers globally. Work from your home office and be near an airport for required travel.

Your Impact

• Own and Drive enhancements, optimization and automation to the deployment methodologies used by CS and PS organizations

• Identify target customers and market opportunities where automation can be used to optimize the deployment and operation of Palo Alto Networks SASE products

• Manage our Intellectual Property by educating stakeholders on the availability of assets and enlisting the support of contributors. Oversee the development of automation assets and lead the enablement of the PS and CS organizations and partners. Monitor utilization and effectiveness of our Intellectual Property.

• Develop SASE training and training materials for PS, CS and partners

• Conduct training sessions for internal teams and clients to enhance their understanding of SASE and related technologies

• Engage with customers in the delivery of new services and strategic engagements with a focus on service validation and the development and capture of Intellectual Property.

• Partner with Service Sales in understanding customers requirements and transforming them into offerings. 

• Help position the right offerings and present the onboarding and scale methodology to the customers

• Develop new SASE offerings to better align with the market needs and simplify the positioning of the right services to the customers

• Refine our services for efficient consumption by the PS, CS organizations and partners. Ensure successful completion of projects and share lessons learned.

• Collaborate on recommended architectures with Consulting Engineers, Developers and other internal SMEs. 

• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams on new products and features to ensure PS and CS technical Readiness.

Qualifications

• Requirements:

• Architect level Experience designing, deploying and configuring SASE technology

• 10+ years of remote user access technologies

• Tunneling protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPSec, GRE

• Authentication methodologies, including 2FA, RADIUS, LDAP, AD

• IP Routing: BGP, Static, Network Address Translation

• Certificate Management

• Next-Generation Firewall capabilities, configuration, and deployment

• Experience deploying & configuring IoT and  DLP Solutions

• Experience with wireless and wire security, including 802.1x, captive portal, and other security related tasks, both with architecture and implementation

• Ability to work within small creative teams as well as cross-functional teams

• Strong communication (written and verbal)

• Strong presentation skills both internally and externally

• Ambitious attitude

• Leadership skills, being able to generate enthusiasm and commitment

• Ability to effectively multi-task on internal initiatives and customer projects

• Ability to lead a team on internal investment projects and customer projects

• Ability to deliver complex solutions in customer environments individually or as a team leader

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Travel (20-30%)

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent education/training/experience or equivalent military exper

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.