Cortex- Technical Solutions Specialist
Job Description
Palo Alto Networks is building a world-class field enablement organization and continues to look for top-notch technical solutions specialists to expand the Cortex team. As a Cortex Technical Solutions Specialist at Palo Alto Networks, you will play a key role in enabling Sales Teams to conduct exciting demonstrations, align Proof of Concepts for success and create and execute real-world breach scenarios and investigation activities. You will take your creations and work with Palo Alto Sales, Partners, Prospects and Customers so that they understand the full power and capabilities of the Cortex solution line.
In this role, you will work with cutting edge technology, redefining the future of network security. The individual will help develop and run breach scenarios, manage the virtual image library of attacker, victim and solution components, consult with Product Management, Technical Marketing Engineers, Development / Engineering on complex scenarios, develop and deliver technical training for Systems Engineers, Solution Architects and Account Managers, and document technical concepts to educate our employees and customer base. You will combine your expertise in Security Operations and Incident Response with the scenarios you build and the solutions we bring into a concise, cohesive story that illustrates how Cortex is an evolutionary step towards staying ahead of the adversary.
To thrive in this position, you must be a self-starter, keen to learn and experiment with new technologies, be able to work independently and as a teammate, identify sales challenges and address solutions as needed.
IDEALLY, YOU WILL BE BASED NEAR OUR SANTA CLARA HQ IN CA, HOWEVER, WE ARE OPEN TO YOU BEING BASED ANYWHERE NEAR A METROPOLITAN HUB AIRPORT ON THE WEST COAST OR OTHER MAJOR CITY IN USA.
YOUR IMPACT
Work with various departments creating complete cradle-to-grave breach scenarios that replicate real-world issues
Create and document the investigative path using Palo Alto Networks solutions that result in powerful stories used for demonstrations
Be a domain expert in adversary tactics, attack life-cycle, security operations and incident response workflows and tools used by both sides to complete their missions
Build out and run lab environments and demo systems to replicate customer environments and real-world situations
Create combined training content around generated scenarios and conduct training sessions with sales, partner teams, prospects and customers
Document technical concepts to ensure our products are well understood and utilized to the greatest extent possible
Work closely with Product Managers and provide product feedback for future development
Utilize competitive knowledge in demonstration scenarios
Qualifications
Must have strong experience with SOAR products and solutions
Strong understanding and work experience with Security Operations Centers and Incident Response teams
Ethical Hacking experience or other demonstrated experience executing and analyzing breach scenarios
Experience with VMWare ESXi and associated enterprise management tools
Experience with creating and configuring instances in Google Cloud Project
Solid understanding of next-generation firewalls, IDS/ IPS, Endpoint Detection and Response and associated management systems
Excellent understanding of Windows, Unix-based and MacOS systems particularly as it applies to attack and defense concepts
Advanced understanding of persistence, evasion, stealth, data exfiltration, obfuscation and other concepts related to adversary TTPs
Must have knowledge of IP and routing protocols including IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, OSPF, VLAN, IPSec, NAT
Excellent verbal and written skills and strict attention to detail
Excellent cross-organizational collaboration skills
Travel requirements 50% domestically and globally
Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT
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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.
Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.