Solutions Architect – Service Creation

Palo Alto Networks

. Lead the design and development of service offerings and packaged solutions leveraging NGFW, Prisma SASE, and SD-WAN .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $169,600 - $233,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing service offerings leveraging NGFW, SASE, and SD-WAN technologies, with a strong focus on solution architecture and operational frameworks. Proven ability to drive the offer lifecycle and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) ExpertiseSASE Architecture ProficiencySD-WAN Technology KnowledgeService Offering DevelopmentEnterprise Networking Understanding

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Hard Skills

Network SecuritySolutions ArchitectureService Offerings DevelopmentMulti-Cloud EnvironmentsRoutingSwitchingVPNsSegmentationCloud NetworkingDeployment Models

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementInfluencing Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

Prisma SASESD-WANZero TrustAI-Driven Security

Industry Keywords

Managed ServicesService ProvidersMSPsTelcosBranch Transformation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of service offerings and packaged solutions leveraging NGFW, Prisma SASE, and SD-WAN
Define end-to-end solution architectures, including deployment models, integration patterns, and operational frameworks
Build scalable, repeatable service blueprints for internal teams, partners, and customers
Drive the offer lifecycle from ideation through launch, including validation, pricing alignment, and GTM readiness
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to influence the roadmap based on field and customer requirements
Partner with GTM teams to enable sales through solution collateral, reference architectures, and value messaging
Co-develop and operationalize joint service offerings with strategic partners, including SPs, MSPs, and Telcos
Provide technical leadership in customer and partner engagements related to offer positioning and adoption
Establish best practices for SD-WAN and SASE deployments, including multi-cloud, hybrid, and branch transformation use cases
Ensure offerings align with Zero Trust, AI-driven security, and autonomous operations trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in network security, solutions architecture, or related technical roles
Deep expertise in Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
Deep expertise in SASE architectures (SSE, CASB, ZTNA)
Deep expertise in SD-WAN technologies and deployment models
Proven experience building service offerings, managed services, or packaged solutions
Strong understanding of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, VPNs, segmentation, and cloud networking
Experience working with service providers, MSPs, or large enterprise environments
Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value and consumable offers
Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiences
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Applicants must not require immigration sponsorship; the role does not sponsor work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted stock units may be included
Bonus may be included
Employee benefits are offered (specific benefits not detailed)