Sr. Technical Marketing Engineer (CDSS)

Palo Alto Networks

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the בכל fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary The Team Product Management or PDM - To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest-growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks and the products and services that proactively address them. Our Product Management team helps us do just that. This team provides the behind-the-scenes support for our products by being a source of information for our Systems Engineers, staying on top of the environment we sell in and helping to implement technical solutions based on our clients' feedback and needs. As threats and technology evolve, we stay ahead to accomplish our mission. Job Summary As a Sr. Technical Marketing Engineer on the CDSS (Cloud-Delivered Security Services) team, you will lead the Advanced DNS and ADNS Resolver charter, serving as a key driver for our Precision AI-powered Cloud-Delivered Security Solutions. In this high-impact role, you will champion cutting-edge advancements in threat and malware prevention, URL filtering, and DNS-based security to redefine the future of network security. This is an opportunity to work with industry-leading technology, bridging the gap between engineering and the market to deliver world-class, AI-driven cyber security offerings.

Requirements

BS/BA in a computer-related field or equivalent experience is required.
5+ years of professional experience in the network security industry in a technical, customer-facing capacity (e.g., Technical Marketing, Technical Product Management, Domain Consultant, Technical Solutions).
At least 3 years of experience specifically in a senior technical role within the cybersecurity domain.
Proven expertise in network and web security technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, VPNs, firewalls, web security, IDP/IPS, and DNS-based security.
Deep knowledge of the modern cyber threat landscape, including core security threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the ability to analyze and map contemporary attack vectors and real-world incidents.
Proven hands-on experience with core security domains: Advanced Threat Prevention, Cloud-based Malware Protection, Advanced URL Filtering, or DNS Security.

Nice To Haves

Solid understanding of the competitive landscape for network security solutions.
Working knowledge of cloud architectures (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Exceptional communication skills: Excellent written and verbal presentation skills, including experience presenting at conferences and trade shows.
Goal-Oriented Mindset: Highly motivated, fast learner with strong initiative, a sense of ownership, and a focus on execution.
Experience with production lab or data center environments, specifically with application staging and maintenance.
Experience with network test equipment (e.g., Ixia/Breakingpoint/Spirent).
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python

Responsibilities

Develop, constantly refine, and execute the technical marketing plan for products/areas of ownership
Write and create high-quality customer facing, partner facing, and sales facing collateral and presentations
Develop technical content including tech notes, publications, solution guides, white papers to ensure our products are well understood and utilized to the greatest extent possible
Deliver presentations on product updates, launches, best practices, executive briefings in virtual (webinar) or live (seminars, conferences) formats.
Work closely with Product Managers and provide product feedback for future development
Build out and manage lab environments and demo systems to replicate customer environments and real-world simulations.
Drive success of customer trials by assisting beta customers with understanding and configuring new product capabilities
Collaborate on PRD creation and review engineering specs and test plans
Help customers, channel partners, and system engineers with product related questions and hands-on technical training