Channel Systems Engineer CORTEX

Your Career As a Channel Systems Engineer CORTEX for SOC Transformation you will be the expert for our Cortex portfolio a Next‑Gen AI‑powered security operations platform. You will play a key role in defining technical solutions that secure a partner’s key business imperatives. You evangelize our industry leading solutions in Security Intelligence and Automation XDR, Attack Surface Management, SOAR and Incident Response that establish Palo Alto Networks as a partner’s cybersecurity partner of choice. Your Impact Collaborate with account teams to recommend and develop partner solutions within your assigned specialization area. Present to partners as an expert at all levels in the partner hierarchy from practitioner to senior leadership. Act as the main technical point of contact for Cortex to assist and collaborate in responding effectively to RFIs/RFPs. Lead and support partner demonstrations that showcase our unique value proposition. Scope and lead Proof of Value (PoV) projects for prospective partners based on best practices to ensure technical win in your assigned opportunities. Drive high technical validation and PoV win rates within your assigned specialization area. Discuss and highlight product alignment with partner requirements and differentiation. Architect solutions that will help our partners strengthen and simplify their security posture. Document High‑Level Design and Key Use Cases to ensure proper implementation and value realization of Palo Alto Networks solutions. Help partners build and develop further their services around Cortex solutions. Lead conversations about industry trends and emerging changes to the security landscape. Discuss competitive offers in the marketplace with credibility and position ours as the best alternative. Position Palo Alto Networks or partner‑delivered services appropriately to ensure proper implementation and value realization of Palo Alto Networks solutions. Initiate projects to improve individual team performance. Implement organizational policies & help others adopt Act as a conduit for partner feedback to Product Management, Technical Marketing, competitor intelligence and R&D to create requirements and deliver product features for our customers. Qualifications 6 years experience in Security Operations or pre‑sales / sales engineering within SIEM, SOAR, SOC and/or XDR / EDR environments. IBM QRadar design deployment and/or pre‑sales experience highly desirable. Experience working with partners demonstrating problem‑solving skills and a can‑do attitude. Solid understanding of Security Operations Center processes. Advanced knowledge of SIEM and/or SOAR solutions. Scripting experience is a plus - Python preferred This is a field sales position where travel requirements may be required to support in‑person customer meetings; please discuss with the recruiter on the specifics for this position. Proficient in English. The Team Our Channel Systems Engineer CORTEX team members work hand‑in‑hand with organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire and empower our potential clients in their journey to security. You are empowered with unmatched systems and tools and a team built on joint success. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isn’t committed to your success with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling learning and development. Our Solutions Consulting community is driven by the mission to be our customers cybersecurity partner of choice protecting their digital way of life. 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 . 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. Remote Work: Yes Employment Type: Full‑time Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr