District Systems Engineer advising commercial customers on Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity architectures. Leading technical sales engagements, demonstrations, and solution adoption across Calgary and Vancouver.
Responsibilities
Provide pre-sales technical support to commercial sales teams
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers
Understand customer security challenges and conduct technical discovery
Architect security solutions across network security, security operations, and cloud security
Position, demonstrate, and design Palo Alto Networks security architectures
Drive customer adoption of the Palo Alto Networks security platform
Lead proof-of-concept engagements, technical workshops, and product demonstrations
Partner with Professional Services, Customer Success, Specialist, Customer Support, and Channel Partner teams
Communicate complex security concepts to technical and executive stakeholders
Orchestrate supporting resources to drive customer success
Promote end-to-end Palo Alto Networks and partner professional services
Monitor industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging security threats
Contribute to professional development, the District Systems Engineer community, and industry events
Develop expertise across SOC, Cloud, Networking, NetSec, NGFW, SASE, and Unit 42 consulting services
Design and architect large, complex environments
Build and maintain customer relationships and demonstrate consulting skills
Develop business acumen toward CTO/CIO/CISO-level leadership
Travel up to 50% within the assigned district
Mentor inside Systems Engineers
Requirements
3+ years of experience in pre-sales/sales engineering and/or completion of the SC Academy
Understanding of data networking, security architectures, and modern cloud computing environments
Experience delivering cybersecurity solutions that solve technical challenges and influence new business initiatives preferred
Ability to influence and gain buy-in from key stakeholders; prior pre-sales experience ideal
Experience creating and delivering technical presentations, workshops, or technical validation engagements
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