Prisma Cloud Solutions Engineer

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

Your Career

We are seeking a skilled Prisma Cloud Engineer to create and manage tailored Prisma Cloud environments for our Sales Engineers (SEs), focusing on designing, scoping, and implementing effective cloud security solutions to facilitate hands-on learning and experience. This role presents an exciting opportunity for professional development and career advancement as you enhance the SEs' understanding of cloud security features and best practices.

Your Impact

• Design and implement robust Prisma Cloud environments for training and demonstration purposes
• Collaborate with Sales Engineering and training teams to identify learning objectives and required environments
• Scope projects to ensure effective use of resources and alignment with training goals
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for environment setup, management, and teardown
• Configure environments to showcase various Prisma Cloud features, including compliance, threat detection, and runtime protection
• Conduct regular updates and maintenance of the environments to align with the latest Prisma Cloud features and security practices
• Provide technical support and guidance to SEs during their training sessions
• Monitor environment performance and user feedback to continuously improve the training experience
• Stay current with developments in cloud security and Prisma Cloud offerings

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• Technical Expertise
  • Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Proficiency in Prisma Cloud and its key features
    Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Networking and Security
  • Deep understanding of networking fundamentals and security best practices
  • Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) principles
• Scripting and Automation
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation tasks
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools
• Problem Solving and Communication
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Certifications
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus
• Preferred 
  • Experience in training or educational roles is a valuable asset
  • Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS) is advantageous

Additional Information

The Team

The Worldwide Shared Services team is dedicated to empowering Palo Alto Networks’ go-to-market teams through innovative solutions and strategic guidance to drive superior outcomes. We strive to equip our teams with the expertise and resources needed to make a meaningful and lasting impact with the customers we serve while achieving sales excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive, creating a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive collective growth and success.

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 $160000 - $220000/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 [email protected].

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.