Sr Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

Palo Alto Networks

1d • $195,000 - $269,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr Principal Technical Marketing Engineer for SASE, you will be a key technical expert responsible for developing and executing the outbound technical marketing plan. You will create compelling technical content, conduct in-depth competitive analysis, and act as a technical evangelist to support partners, customers, and internal teams in understanding and adopting our cutting-edge network security solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience, or Master's degree with 12 years of experience, or PhD with 8 years of experience in a relevant technical field.
• Extensive experience in technical marketing, sales engineering, or a similar technical customer-facing role within the networking or cybersecurity industry.
• Deep technical knowledge of SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) architecture, including SD-WAN, ZTNA, CASB, and FWaaS.
• Proven ability to conduct hands-on testing and competitive analysis of complex network security products.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python) for creating demos and test environments.
• Established track record of presenting technical content at industry conferences, seminars, and customer briefings.
• Experience working collaboratively with Product Management and Engineering teams to influence product roadmaps.
• Relevant industry certifications such as PCNSE or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the technical marketing plan for SASE, including creating technical content like whitepapers, demos, videos, and training materials.
• Lead automation initiatives for demos and competitive testing to enhance technical and operational excellence.
• Conduct competitive research and hands-on testing, effectively communicating key advantages to sales, customers, and partners.
• Act as a key technical evangelist for Palo Alto Networks, presenting at seminars, conferences, customer briefings, and internal meetings.
• Proactively collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to identify product gaps and drive enhancements based on competitive analysis and customer feedback.
• Serve as the domain authority on Palo Alto Networks SASE products, providing Systems Engineers with expert information and support for competitive situations.
• Set up, maintain, and automate a competitive test lab, including test harnesses and competitive products.
• Maintain a strong focus on the customer journey, user experience, and usability, ensuring our products are simple and effective.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree