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!
This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. 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.
Job Summary
Domain Consultant, SOC Transformation (CIS Region)
As a Domain Consultant for SOC Transformation, you will be the technical authority for the Cortex portfolio-our Next-Gen AI-powered security operations platform-across the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region. You will play a pivotal role in redefining how organizations in this territory manage threats, leveraging your expertise in Security Intelligence, XDR, Attack Surface Management, and XSOAR to establish Palo Alto Networks as their partner of choice.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex technical capabilities and high-level business imperatives, ensuring our customers' security postures are both strengthened and simplified.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Solution Architecture: Collaborate with regional account teams to design and architect tailored security solutions. You will document High-Level Designs (HLD) and define key use cases to ensure seamless implementation and long-term value.
- Technical Leadership & Evangelism: Present as the Cortex expert to stakeholders at all levels, from SOC practitioners to C-suite leadership. You will lead discussions on emerging security trends and the evolving threat landscape within the CIS market.
- Technical Validation & PoVs: Scope and lead Proof of Value (PoV) projects, applying industry best practices to drive high technical win rates and ensure the unique value proposition of our platform is realized.
- Competitive Positioning: Confidently navigate the competitive landscape, addressing rival offers with credibility and positioning Cortex as the superior alternative for modernizing security operations.
- Deal Support: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Cortex-specific inquiries, assisting account teams in responding effectively to RFIs/RFPs.
- Ecosystem Development: Assist customers and regional partners in developing their service offerings around Cortex solutions, ensuring proper implementation through either Palo Alto Networks or partner-delivered services.
Qualifications & Experience- Industry Expertise: Proven experience in Security Operations (SOC) or Presales/Sales Engineering, specifically within SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and endpoint security environments.
- SOC Process Knowledge: A deep, foundational understanding of SOC workflows, incident response lifecycles, and automation strategies.
- Client-Centric Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of building trust and delivering results for enterprise-level customers.
- Communication: Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex AI-driven security concepts into business value.
- Technical Skills: * Solid understanding of cloud and on-premise security architectures.
Scripting experience is a significant advantage, with a preference for Python. - Regional Context: Familiarity with the cybersecurity landscape and regulatory environment within the CIS region is highly preferred.
Qualifications 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 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.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
