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About the Role

As an Accelerator Architect, you will be responsible for driving the success of our Machine Identity Security solutions. 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. Guide organizations through automated processes, cloud technologies, and DevOps methodologies while enhancing their overall security posture.

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Skills

Machine Identity Security
MIM platforms
API's
Adaptable framework
connectors
PowerShell
Python
JavaScript
Docker
Kubernetes
OpenShift
AWS
Azure
GCP
Terraform
Ansible
Chef
Jenkins
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
TLS/SSL encryption

Location

Remote

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum of 7 years of consulting experience

Education Level

AWS or Azure Architect Certification
Venafi Security Administrator (VSA) certification
CISSP certification

Salary/Compensations

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00/yr

Benefits

Restricted stock units
Bonus

About the Company

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.
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.
Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together.
You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
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.