Cortex Lab Architect 2

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

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.

Your Career

We are seeking a Cortex Architect to manage and lead various initiatives to assist our Solutions Consultants (SCs) and Enablement team, focusing on deploying effective cloud security solutions to facilitate hands-on learning and experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional development and career advancement as you enhance the SCs' understanding of cloud security features and best practices.

Your Impact

• As a Cortex Lab Architect on our labs team, you are the crucial bridge between our products and the technical teams who share them with the world. You will be the visionary and the hands-on expert responsible for creating the definitive environments where our own teams learn, explore, and master our technology.

• Spearhead the architectural design of sophisticated, multi-product lab environments that directly empower our global technical sellers to master the Cortex portfolio.

• Act as a key consultant to our Sales Engineering and Learning & Enablement organizations, translating their strategic requirements into detailed, end-to-end technical blueprints for lab solutions.

• Apply your deep, hands-on expertise to build the foundational, "golden-image" proof-of-concepts for new product integrations and complex security scenarios, setting the standard for how our technology is experienced.

• Define the modular "building block" solutions and integration patterns that allow lab users to experience the full power of our end-to-end Cortex platform.

• Collaborate closely with our lab engineers, providing the clear architectural vision they need to successfully scale your designs for use by hundreds of concurrent users, amplifying your impact across the organization.

Your Experience 

• Proficient Palo Alto Cortex Platform: XDR, XSIAM, XSOAR and Cloud

• Platform/Software Engineering: as a Platform/Software Engineer or DevOps Engineer (or similar role) with strong programming skills in Python, Go, or other relevant coding languages.

• Cloud Proficiency: Proficient in cloud computing concepts and administration, with a strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient with IaC tools including Terraform, Ansible, Packer, and Vault.

• CI/CD and Configuration Management: Proficient with CI/CD practices and Configuration Management, with a preference for GitLab.

• Networking and Security:

• Proficient in SOC security best practices.

• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles.

• Problem-Solving & Communication:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.

• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Experience working with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

• Ability to grasp new technologies quickly and prioritize and multitask effectively.

• Experience in using industry-standard project management and problem-resolution tools.

Plus Factors:

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.

• Relevant certifications.

• Relevant certifications are a plus

• Experience in using industry-standard project management and problem-resolution tools

The Team

The Technical Solutions team is dedicated to empowering Palo Alto Networks’ go-to-market teams through innovative solutions and strategic guidance to drive superior outcomes. We strive to equip our teams with the expertise and resources needed to make a meaningful and lasting impact with the customers we serve while achieving sales excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive, creating a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive collective growth and success.

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $186,000 - $255,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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  [email protected].

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.