Manager, District Systems Engineering

Palo Alto Networks

. Lead the District Solutions Consulting/System Engineering team as its technical leader .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $232,800 - $320,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical teams and driving cybersecurity solutions, with a strong focus on customer engagement and strategic growth. Proficient in delivering comprehensive security solutions and aligning resources to meet project goals.

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Technical LeadershipPre-Sales System EngineeringNetwork Security SolutionsCustomer Relationship ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

System EngineeringNetwork SecuritySASESaaSCNAPPSOC Transformation TechnologiesTechnical ValidationCybersecurity ExpertiseSecurity Solutions DeliveryCompetitor Analysis

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem-SolvingCollaborationPresentation SkillsQuota-Driven Attitude

Industry Keywords

CybersecuritySecurity Product Market TrendsCustomer SuccessTechnical MarketingProduct Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the District Solutions Consulting/System Engineering team as its technical leader
Train, mentor, review, engage, and support team members
Support complex evaluations, problem-solving, and challenging customer environments
Lead and coach technical validation efforts to achieve technical wins
Define, create, and monitor individual development plans
Collaborate with Professional Services, Customer Success, Specialist, pre-sales, and post-sales teams
Provide technical leadership in customer interactions and share security trends and methodologies
Drive Palo Alto Networks Platformization efforts within accounts
Align resources with the Domain Specialist Manager for assigned projects
Act as an escalation point for issues
Build key customer relationships, develop reference accounts, and support account growth plans
Present cybersecurity expertise to stakeholders from technicians through CIOs
Position Palo Alto Networks products against competitor offerings
Work with Product Management, Technical Marketing, and R&D on customer requirements and product features
Travel 50–75% within the region
Develop technical strategies with sales counterparts to accelerate growth and identify target verticals, markets, use cases, and solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a pre-sales System Engineer Manager
Experience as a Senior System Engineer/Specialist
Industry knowledge of security product market trends and awareness of technology development roadmaps
Knowledge of competitor offerings and products
Knowledge of delivering comprehensive security solutions to Palo Alto Networks customers
Experience selling, designing, implementing, or managing Network Security, SASE, SaaS, CNAPP, and/or SOC Transformation Technologies
Experience partnering with Customer Support functions to ensure successful implementation and adoption of sold solutions
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Quota-driven attitude focused on providing clients’ best solution as a trusted advisor
Proficient in English
Must not require immigration sponsorship; the employer will not sponsor work visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted stock units may be included
Bonus may be included
Employee benefits are available; details are referenced via the employer benefits description
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs