Solution Consultant GSI

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! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary Job Summary As a Channel Solution Consultant you will drive our technical strategy with Global Systems Integrators (GSIs) and Consulting Partners. In this role, you will not merely support deals; you will be a strategic technical architect capable of embedding our security platform into the complex digital transformation projects led by our partners. You will bridge the gap between DevSecOps execution and high-level security strategy, serving as the primary technical advisor for partners building Modern Cloud, AI, and Infrastructure solutions. Location - Open for Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partner Enablement: Act as the Lead Technical Architect for GSI & Consulting partners, helping them design and build joint solutions that monetize Palo Alto Networks key platform offerings. Enable partner technical teams to articulate the value of "Security by Design" in modern application development Drive technical alignment to ensure our platform is the preferred security layer in large-scale transformation projects Cloud & AI Security Architecture: Design and validate security architectures across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) Provide deep technical expertise on AI Security, advising partners on securing Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI workloads Demonstrate how to secure the MLOps lifecycle, ensuring model integrity and data privacy Guide partners on integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions) without slowing down development velocity Architect security solutions for containerized environments, specifically focusing on Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless frameworks Conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical workshops that prove the operational efficiency of our platform in a DevOps culture Qualifications Your Experience 10 plus years of overall experience Cloud Architecture: Deep understanding of public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Modern Application Stack: Proficiency with Docker, Containers, and Kubernetes (K8s). You must understand how microservices are built and deployed DevOps & CI/CD: Validated experience with the SDLC and CI/CD tooling and understanding the DevOps and Security lifecycle AI & MLOps: Understanding of the AI/ML development lifecycle (MLOps). Familiarity with the unique security challenges posed by AI workloads and generative AI integration Cloud Security: Strong foundation in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), CWPP, or Application Security Consulting Background: Prior experience working at or with Tier-1 GSIs and "Big 4" consulting firms. Presentation Skills: Ability to white-board complex architectures for CTOs and present business value to Practice Leads Revenue Mindset: Understanding that this is a pre-sales role designed to drive revenue. Ability to navigate technical objections to accelerate deal closure 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 . 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.