Sr. Technical Marketing Engineer (NetSec)

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 The Team Systems Engineering - As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll support the Sales team with technical expertise and guidance when establishing trust with key clients. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks who isn’t committed to your success – everyone pitches in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. As a member of our Systems Engineering team, you are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats. Job Summary As a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, you will be a key technical expert for our Management and Operations solutions, including Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager. In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technology, redefining the future of network security. You will help develop and run performance tests, manage betas for new products, consult with customers on complex deployments, develop and deliver technical training for Systems Engineers, and document technical concepts to educate our employees, partners, and customer base. Key Responsibilities Develop, execute, and continuously refine the technical marketing plan for Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager. Create and deliver effective technical assets, including whitepapers, demos, videos, and training for sales, customers, and partners. Lead competitive research and testing to identify and articulate key product advantages, delivering these insights to field and partner teams. Serve as a primary technical evangelist by presenting at seminars, conferences, and customer briefings to promote Palo Alto Networks' vision and technology. Proactively collaborate with engineering and product management to identify product gaps based on competitive analysis and customer feedback, and drive enhancements. Set up, automate, and maintain a competitive test lab to evaluate product strengths for security efficacy and feature parity. Work with marketing to develop compelling competitive collateral, including battle cards, presentations, and white papers. Document complex technical concepts to ensure our products are well understood and utilized to their fullest potential by customers and partners. Qualifications Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience as a Technical Marketing Engineer, DevOps/Solution Architect, or a similar role in the network/cybersecurity field. Deep understanding of network and Security Infrastructure, including NGFW, SASE, and Zero Trust Architecture. Deep understanding of Unified Management for Network Security Infrastructure. Strong AIOps & Observability background, including a deep understanding of AI/ML principles (e.g., event correlation, root cause analysis). Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (KVM, VMware), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and container technologies. Proficiency in scripting (Python/Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible). Preferred Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience in public speaking, presentations, and trade shows. Knowledge of Network Security Policy Management (NSPM), AIOps, and Management Solutions. A passion for storytelling and turning technical output into a compelling value proposition. Experience navigating the ambiguity of a fast-evolving product roadmap. 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.