Palo Alto Networks
Principal Technical Marketing Engineer - Network Security (Bay Area only)
Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Overview
Principal Technical Marketing Engineer - Network Security (Bay Area only) Job posted in the context of Palo Alto Networks. This description outlines the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and additional information relevant to a Principal Technical Marketing Engineer focused on network security. Your Career
As a Principal Technical Marketing Engineer (TME), you will be a key driver for our Precision AI powered Cloud-Delivered Security Solutions, including advanced services for Threat Prevention, Malware Protection, URL Filtering, and DNS security. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and redefine the future of network security. You will partner with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to develop technical product, marketing and enablement strategy for the product line. This includes creating product best practices, competitive reviews, demo environments, and ownership of product betas. A key focus will be on performing technical and competitive analysis, identifying technology gaps, and proposing new use cases that deliver maximum customer impact and drive next-generation innovation. This is a critical, customer-facing role with significant impact potential across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who influences our product and technical direction and serves as an industry thought leader, evangelizing our products and technical strategy both internally and externally. Responsibilities
Develop, constantly refine, and execute the technical marketing plan for products/areas of ownership Write and create high-quality customer facing, partner facing, and sales facing collateral and presentations Develop technical content including tech notes, publications, solution guides, white papers to ensure our products are well understood and utilized Deliver presentations on product updates, launches, best practices, executive briefings in virtual or live formats Work closely with Product Managers and provide product feedback for future development Build out and manage lab environments and demo systems to replicate customer environments and real-world simulations Drive success of customer trials by assisting beta customers with understanding and configuring new product capabilities Collaborate on PRD creation and review engineering specs and test plans Help customers, channel partners, and system engineers with product related questions and hands-on technical training Qualifications
10+ years of professional experience in the network security industry in a technical, customer-facing capacity At least 3 years in a senior or principal role within cybersecurity BS/BA in a computer-related field or equivalent experience Proven expertise in network and web security technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, VPNs, firewalls, web security, IDP/IPS, DNS-based security) Deep knowledge of the modern cyber threat landscape and ability to analyze attack vectors Hands-on experience with core security domains: Advanced Threat Prevention, Cloud-based Malware Protection, Advanced URL Filtering, DNS Security Understanding of the competitive landscape for network security solutions Working knowledge of cloud architectures and major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) Exceptional communication skills; experience presenting at conferences and trade shows Goal-oriented mindset with initiative and ownership Experience with production lab/data center environments, including application staging/maintenance Experience with network test equipment (e.g., Ixia/BreakingPoint/Spirent) Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python Additional Information
The team: Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We innovate, challenge the industry, and value collaboration and inclusion. Our commitment: We are trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and emphasize diversity. We offer FLEXWORK and programs to support employee wellbeing, learning, and growth. EEO and accommodations: Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. For accommodations, please contact accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Compensation: The compensation offered depends on qualifications, experience, and location. Summary ranges may include base salary and potential additional compensation such as bonuses and stock units.
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Principal Technical Marketing Engineer - Network Security (Bay Area only) Job posted in the context of Palo Alto Networks. This description outlines the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and additional information relevant to a Principal Technical Marketing Engineer focused on network security. Your Career
As a Principal Technical Marketing Engineer (TME), you will be a key driver for our Precision AI powered Cloud-Delivered Security Solutions, including advanced services for Threat Prevention, Malware Protection, URL Filtering, and DNS security. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and redefine the future of network security. You will partner with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to develop technical product, marketing and enablement strategy for the product line. This includes creating product best practices, competitive reviews, demo environments, and ownership of product betas. A key focus will be on performing technical and competitive analysis, identifying technology gaps, and proposing new use cases that deliver maximum customer impact and drive next-generation innovation. This is a critical, customer-facing role with significant impact potential across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who influences our product and technical direction and serves as an industry thought leader, evangelizing our products and technical strategy both internally and externally. Responsibilities
Develop, constantly refine, and execute the technical marketing plan for products/areas of ownership Write and create high-quality customer facing, partner facing, and sales facing collateral and presentations Develop technical content including tech notes, publications, solution guides, white papers to ensure our products are well understood and utilized Deliver presentations on product updates, launches, best practices, executive briefings in virtual or live formats Work closely with Product Managers and provide product feedback for future development Build out and manage lab environments and demo systems to replicate customer environments and real-world simulations Drive success of customer trials by assisting beta customers with understanding and configuring new product capabilities Collaborate on PRD creation and review engineering specs and test plans Help customers, channel partners, and system engineers with product related questions and hands-on technical training Qualifications
10+ years of professional experience in the network security industry in a technical, customer-facing capacity At least 3 years in a senior or principal role within cybersecurity BS/BA in a computer-related field or equivalent experience Proven expertise in network and web security technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, VPNs, firewalls, web security, IDP/IPS, DNS-based security) Deep knowledge of the modern cyber threat landscape and ability to analyze attack vectors Hands-on experience with core security domains: Advanced Threat Prevention, Cloud-based Malware Protection, Advanced URL Filtering, DNS Security Understanding of the competitive landscape for network security solutions Working knowledge of cloud architectures and major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) Exceptional communication skills; experience presenting at conferences and trade shows Goal-oriented mindset with initiative and ownership Experience with production lab/data center environments, including application staging/maintenance Experience with network test equipment (e.g., Ixia/BreakingPoint/Spirent) Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python Additional Information
The team: Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We innovate, challenge the industry, and value collaboration and inclusion. Our commitment: We are trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and emphasize diversity. We offer FLEXWORK and programs to support employee wellbeing, learning, and growth. EEO and accommodations: Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. For accommodations, please contact accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Compensation: The compensation offered depends on qualifications, experience, and location. Summary ranges may include base salary and potential additional compensation such as bonuses and stock units.
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