Palo Alto Networks

Accelerator Architect

Palo Alto Networks$140K — $192K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years of consulting experience in large-scale IT environments.
  • Strong business acumen to diagnose and solve customer issues.
  • Experience in automating Machine Identity Management with various MIM platforms.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript for automation.
  • Working familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.
  • Expertise in orchestration and CI/CD tools like Terraform and Jenkins.
  • Solid communication skills for engaging with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Protect large organizations using Machine Identity Security solutions.
  • Deliver on customers' business and technical needs effectively.
  • Conduct specialized workshops showcasing the Machine Identity Security Platform.
  • Assess and enhance customers' MIM processes.
  • Serve as a customer advocate and subject matter expert for success.
  • Document patterns to create solutions for developers and cloud teams.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, partners, and customer organizations.

Benefits

  • Access to advanced professional development programs.
  • Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and innovation.
  • Diversity-driven work culture encouraging creative solutions.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

As an Accelerator Architect, you will be responsible for driving the success of our Machine Identity Security solutions. In this critical role, you will deploy our comprehensive software platform and professional services to global enterprise customers, simplifying governance and reducing risk exposure. You will establish highly collaborative relationships with account teams, acting as both a customer advocate and subject matter expert. Join us to guide organizations through automated processes, cloud technologies, and DevOps methodologies while enhancing their overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate within a focused team to protect the world's largest organizations using Machine Identity Security solutions.
  • Translate and deliver customers' business and technical MIM needs effectively.
  • Prepare and deliver specialized solution workshops demonstrating expertise in the Machine Identity Security Platform.
  • Evaluate existing business processes, propose process improvements, and track the success of customers' MIM programs.
  • Ensure the success of multiple customer accounts by serving as a dedicated advocate and subject matter expert.
  • Document patterns and blueprints to provide compelling solutions for developers and cloud teams.
  • Maintain close, collaborative working relationships with PANW teams, partner organizations, and customer organizations.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 7 years of consulting experience working within large-scale enterprise IT environments.
  • Proven business acumen to identify critical business problems and articulate effective solutions to customers.
  • Extensive experience automating Machine Identity Management using the MIM platforms, API's, Adaptable framework and connectors.
  • Strong expertise with scripting and APIs for automation utilizing PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
  • Direct working experience with modern containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
  • Hands-on experience working with major cloud platforms and technologies including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Proficiency with orchestration and CI/CD technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Jenkins.
  • Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills for engaging with diverse technical and business stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including technology, standards, and enterprise implementations.


Preferred Qualifications
  • AWS or Azure Architect Certification is highly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of various Cloud models, Cloud providers, multi-cloud environments, and hybrid environments.
  • Prior experience in a consultative, sales engineer, or enterprise architect role.
  • Formal software development training and hands-on coding experience.
  • Venafi Security Administrator (VSA) certification.
  • Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP.
  • Experience with technologies heavily utilizing TLS/SSL encryption such as F5, NetScaler, IIS, Apache, WebLogic, or WebSphere.


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.

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00/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.

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Its core products are a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
Size
11,870 employees
Market Cap
$42.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$368.2 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+25.7%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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