Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks

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

As a Channel Solutions Consultant, your role will involve providing leadership, technical expertise, and guidance to a Global Systems Integrator (GSI) partner, Accenture. You will work as a technical leader with this partner, providing technical expertise to support the technical sales and implementation of company products and solutions. This role involves collaborating with the partner, training them on technical aspects, providing pre-sales technical assistance, and ensuring successful integration and post-sales success.. The Channel Solutions Consultant will act as a trusted advisor, driving growth within the region by fostering strong relationships with channel partners and ensuring they have the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. We are working to create partner experts for life.

Your Impact

Serve as the primary technical leader for the channel partnerCollaborate to develop comprehensive business plans that align to strategic objectivesProvide technical pre-sales support, including product presentations, demonstrations and solution architecture design. Collaborate with your sales peers to identify opportunities for new partnerships and expand existing onesPlan and drive detailed technical training sessions for the partner, ensuring they are proficient in the company’s products, solutions, and integration processesSupport the partner with technical issues during and after product implementation, acting as a liaison between them and the company's technical support teamsApplies Business and Technical Acumen to design and deliver customized solutions based on partner and customer needs, ensuring alignment with company standards and best practicesStay updated on product roadmaps, new technologies, and industry trends to better assist partners in growing their businessAssist in the development and deployment of channel enablement materials, such as technical guides, manuals, and webinarsCollaborate with the product management and development teams to provide feedback on product improvements based on partner and customer feedbackDrives results by maintaining detailed records of partner interactions, sales pipeline, and technical support provided, reporting progress to management regularly

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in Partner Solution Consulting, pre-sales engineering, or a similar technical role within the technology industrySkilled in at least one of the following Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Private/Public Cloud Security, SOC/Endpoint or SASE. Prior experience working with channel is required. Strong understanding of channel sales models and experience working with resellers, distributors, and other channel partnersPrevious experience selling, implementing, or managing SaaS offerings is strongly preferredExperience in complex sales involving long sales processes with multiple buying centers and multi-product solutions is preferred. Prior experience architecting cybersecurity solutions that solve technical challenges and influence business initiatives is preferred.  Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders, either in a customer-facing or internal roleExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences Hands-on experience with product installations, configurations, and troubleshootingAbility to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards resolving issues. Willingness to travel within the assigned region to support partners and attend events as necessaryProven track record of influencing key stakeholders and gaining buy-in for technical solutionsProficient in English

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent military experience

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.

$206,400.00 - $283,800.00/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.