Cloud Security Systems Engineer

Palo Alto Networks

. Define technical solutions securing customers’ key business imperatives .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $232,800 - $320,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud security solutions, technical sales, and customer engagement, with a strong focus on architecting and validating security solutions. Proficient in utilizing IaC tools and CI/CD practices to enhance customer security postures and drive value realization.

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Cloud Security SolutionsInfrastructure As Code (IaC)Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Customer EngagementTechnical Sales Experience

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Hard Skills

CloudFormationTerraformAzure Resource ManagerGCP Cloud Deployment ManagerGitLabGitHubJenkinsCircleCIIdentity And Access ManagementNetworking

Soft Skills

CollaborationPresentation SkillsCustomer Feedback Relay

Tools & Technologies

Prisma CloudDockerKubernetesOpenShiftAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformOracle CloudAlibaba Cloud

Industry Keywords

Security PostureShift LeftCSPMCWPKSPMCIEMDSPMAI-SPM

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesOpenShiftOracleTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define technical solutions securing customers’ key business imperatives
Evangelize Palo Alto Networks’ cloud security solutions
Collaborate with account teams to recommend and develop customer solutions
Present to customers from practitioners to senior leadership
Serve as the main technical point of contact for Cloud Security on RFIs/RFPs
Lead customer demonstrations and Proof of Value projects
Drive technical validation and Proof of Value win rates
Discuss product alignment, customer requirements, and competitive differentiation
Architect solutions to strengthen and simplify customers’ security posture
Document High-Level Designs and Key Use Cases
Help customers develop services around Prisma Cloud
Lead discussions on industry trends and changes in the security landscape
Position Palo Alto Networks or partner-delivered services for implementation and value realization
Initiate projects to improve team performance and help implement organizational policies
Relay customer feedback to Product Management, Technical Marketing, competitor intelligence, and R&D

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years technical sales or equivalent experience highly preferred
Hands-on experience with IaC tools including CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, and GCP Cloud Deployment Manager
Experience with CI/CD tools including IDEs, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, and CircleCI
Experience with Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud configuration and administration
Experience configuring security features and services including identity and access management, networking, firewalls, and encryption
Deep experience in one or more cloud security areas such as Shift Left, CSPM, CWP, KSPM, CIEM, DSPM, or AI-SPM
Background in security or cloud security highly preferred
Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration technologies
English proficiency
Ability to travel for in-person customer meetings as required
Must not require immigration sponsorship; the employer will not sponsor work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted stock units may be included
Bonus may be included
Employee benefits are available (specific benefits not detailed)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs