Palo Alto Networks
Job Description
Your Career
Professional Services Sales Architect As a Professional Services Sales Architect at Palo Alto Networks, you aren’t just supporting sales; you are the architect of our customers' security transformation. In this high-impact role, you will serve as the strategic bridge between our world-class technology and our clients' most critical business outcomes.
Your Impact You will partner directly with Services Sales Managers to drive adoption across our Core and "Speedboat" (specialized) account teams. By leading dynamic transformation workshops and engaging C-level executives, you will translate complex technical capabilities into clear business value. You are the trusted advisor who ensures that when a customer buys our platform, they have the perfect architectural blueprint and resource team to achieve total success.
Qualifications
8+ years in security, infrastructure, or cloud technologies, including 4+ years in a consultative or sales role
Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proven ability to create technical documentation (SOWs, project timelines, etc.) for sales and delivery teams
Experience leading discovery workshops and developing multi-year service roadmaps
Quota‑carrying sales experience and channel partner engagement preferred
Desirable knowledge of security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, proxies, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SOC environments
Practical understanding of routing, switching, and adjacent network products
BS technical degree or equivalent military experience required
Desirable: Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Apprentice and Practitioner certifications
Willing to travel up to 50% of the time
Additional Information The Team Our Sales team members work hand in hand with large organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to security.
As part of our Sales team, you are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, constantly updated research and sales libraries, and a team built on joint success. 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 Sales team, you are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.
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 $222,000 - $304,500/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 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.
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Your Career
Professional Services Sales Architect As a Professional Services Sales Architect at Palo Alto Networks, you aren’t just supporting sales; you are the architect of our customers' security transformation. In this high-impact role, you will serve as the strategic bridge between our world-class technology and our clients' most critical business outcomes.
Your Impact You will partner directly with Services Sales Managers to drive adoption across our Core and "Speedboat" (specialized) account teams. By leading dynamic transformation workshops and engaging C-level executives, you will translate complex technical capabilities into clear business value. You are the trusted advisor who ensures that when a customer buys our platform, they have the perfect architectural blueprint and resource team to achieve total success.
Qualifications
8+ years in security, infrastructure, or cloud technologies, including 4+ years in a consultative or sales role
Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proven ability to create technical documentation (SOWs, project timelines, etc.) for sales and delivery teams
Experience leading discovery workshops and developing multi-year service roadmaps
Quota‑carrying sales experience and channel partner engagement preferred
Desirable knowledge of security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, proxies, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SOC environments
Practical understanding of routing, switching, and adjacent network products
BS technical degree or equivalent military experience required
Desirable: Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Apprentice and Practitioner certifications
Willing to travel up to 50% of the time
Additional Information The Team Our Sales team members work hand in hand with large organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to security.
As part of our Sales team, you are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, constantly updated research and sales libraries, and a team built on joint success. 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 Sales team, you are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.
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 $222,000 - $304,500/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 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.
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