Solution Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
Identity, Central
$198-273k
More information about location
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Open for applications
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$198-273k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for curious technologists who enjoy learning by building and experimenting with systems, and who are excited to apply that curiosity in real customer environments
- We are looking for engineers who enjoy learning by building, experimenting, and digging into systems
- You enjoy exploring how systems work by testing integrations, APIs, and authentication flows
- You like experimenting with new tools and technologies to understand how they behave in real environments
- You are comfortable troubleshooting configurations and figuring out why something works the way it does
- You enjoy sharing what you learn with teammates and customers
- The best candidates are naturally curious technologists who enjoy tinkering with systems and learning through hands-on experimentation
- Experience working with Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance (IGA), or related security technologies
- Familiarity with identity concepts such as SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA, federation, directory services, and identity lifecycle management
- Exposure to identity platforms such as CyberArk, SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Ping, or Microsoft Entra ID
- Understanding of enterprise environments that include directories, SaaS applications, and cloud infrastructure
- Ability to troubleshoot integrations involving APIs, authentication flows, or directory services
- Familiarity with REST APIs and tools such as Postman or similar
- Comfortable working with command-line tools and basic scripting when troubleshooting integrations or testing APIs
- Exposure to major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Ability to explain technical topics clearly to both technical and business audiences
- Comfortable presenting and leading discussions with engineers and IT stakeholders
- Able to connect technology capabilities to real customer challenges
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and support teammates
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, CISSP or equivalent experience
- Ability to travel up to 30%
What the job involves
- Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Domain Consultant to support our Identity Security initiatives across the Central U.S. region, with a focus on Workforce Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
- In this role, you will partner with sales teams and customers to help organizations improve how they authenticate users, manage access, and govern identity across enterprise environments
- You will work with both technical and business stakeholders to understand identity challenges, demonstrate Palo Alto Networks solutions, and support the design of practical identity architectures
- Partner with Account Executives and Sales Specialists to support customer engagements throughout the sales process
- Deliver product demonstrations and technical walkthroughs for prospective customers
- Assist in technical workshops, evaluations, and proof-of-concept engagements
- Help customers understand identity concepts such as authentication, access management, and identity governance
- Work with customers to explore integration options with directories, SaaS applications, and enterprise infrastructure
- Troubleshoot technical questions that arise during evaluations or demonstrations
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and business audiences
- Collaborate with teammates to share knowledge, improve demos, and strengthen the broader SE organization
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. In 2025, the company surpassed $1.5B in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its market position.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
119% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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