Systems Engineer 2

Palo Alto Networks•Austin, TX

3d•$160,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

Solutions Architect – Service Creation (Network Security) Your Career As a Solutions Architect focused on Service and Offer Creation, you will play a critical role in defining, building, and scaling innovative network security offerings across Palo Alto Networks’ Network Security Product portfolio. You will work at the intersection of product, engineering, GTM, and partners to create differentiated, repeatable, and scalable service offerings centered on NGFW, SASE, and SD-WAN technologies. This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex architectures into consumable offers that drive customer outcomes and revenue growth.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in network security, solutions architecture, or related technical roles
Deep expertise in: Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) SASE architectures (SSE, CASB, ZTNA) SD-WAN technologies and deployment models
Proven experience in building service offerings, managed services, or packaged solutions
Strong understanding of enterprise networking (routing, switching, VPNs, segmentation, cloud networking)
Experience working with service providers, MSPs, or large enterprise environments
Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value and consumable offers
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiences
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of service offerings and packaged solutions leveraging Palo Alto Networks’ Network Security portfolio (NGFW, Prisma SASE, 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 offer lifecycle from ideation through launch, including validation, pricing alignment, and GTM readiness
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to influence roadmap based on field and customer requirements
Partner with GTM teams to enable sales, including creation of solution collateral, reference architectures, and value messaging
Work closely with strategic partners (SPs, MSPs, Telcos) to co-develop and operationalize joint service offerings
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 industry trends such as Zero Trust, AI-driven security, and autonomous operations