Palo Alto Networks

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Consultant

Palo Alto Networks$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Idira (CyberArk) or equivalent PAM solutions.
  • 5+ years in enterprise software or security consulting.
  • 2+ years in a Technical Account Manager or Technical Customer Success role.
  • 3+ years at a SaaS or cybersecurity vendor providing professional or technical account services.
  • Knowledge of databases, networking, and systems administration, particularly within IAM and security.
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee customized PAM programs for clients.
  • Lead design workshops to architect CyberArk PAM deployments.
  • Assess customer needs to advise on deployment paths.
  • Maintain relationships with enterprise customers and executive sponsors.
  • Conduct health checks and architecture reviews for security alignment.
  • Monitor platform usage and provide recommendations for expansion.
  • Manage critical escalations as the primary technical contact for accounts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Professional Services Consultant is a strategic, post-sales hybrid role responsible for guiding customers through the full deployment lifecycle and ensuring long-term technical account success with Idira Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. This position combines technical architecture and deployment with ongoing technical governance, adoption drive, and executive-level advisory services. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will take ownership of technical success criteria, guide customers for production-readiness, and maintain continuous technical oversight to drive account health, renewal expansion, and value realization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, architect, and oversee customized Privileged Access Management programs tailored to client goals.
  • Lead design and planning workshops to architect enterprise deployments around CyberArk PAM solutions.
  • Assess customer needs to establish technical priorities, mitigate risk, and advise on optimal deployment paths.
  • Maintain long-term, trusted advisor relationships with enterprise customer teams and C-level executive sponsors.
  • Conduct technical health checks, architecture reviews, and performance assessments to ensure security best practices alignment.
  • Participate in customer reviews to report on adoption, platform health, and value delivery metrics.
  • Monitor platform utilization and provide actionable recommendations to drive usage expansion and reduce security risks.
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for strategic accounts, managing critical escalations across internal teams.
  • Act as the internal voice of the customer, gathering feedback to influence product roadmaps and operations.
  • Partner with CSMs and AEs to identify account risks, drive renewals, and uncover expansion opportunities.
  • Collaborate across Services, Support, Product, and R&D teams to resolve complex technical issues rapidly.
  • Manage multiple concurrent enterprise customer engagements with exceptional organizational efficiency and attention to detail.


Qualifications
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Idira (CyberArk) or equivalent enterprise PAM solutions.
  • 5+ years of experience in enterprise software or security consulting.
  • 2+ years of experience in a Technical Account Manager (TAM) or Technical Customer Success role.
  • 3+ years of experience at a SaaS or cybersecurity vendor delivering professional or technical account services.
  • Hands-on experience using modern AI productivity tools (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT) to enhance day-to-day execution.
  • Broad knowledge across databases, networking, Active Directory/IDP systems, systems administration, and application security.
  • Strong background in Identity & Access Management (IAM), network security, and enterprise risk management.
  • Experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, build executive rapport, and drive long-term platform value.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot critical issues and resolve complex challenges under pressure.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to tailor technical concepts for diverse audiences.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with CyberArk migrations, including Self-Hosted to Self-Hosted or Self-Hosted to Privilege Cloud.
  • CISSP, Security+, CyberArk CDE/CPC, or equivalent security certifications.
  • Fast learner with a dynamic approach to adopting and experimenting with new workplace technology integrations.


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.

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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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