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Professional Services Engineer

2 days ago Tokyo, Japan

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 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

Your CareerThe Professional Services Consultant provides onsite and remote consultancy performing design, deployment, and configuration support relating to Palo Alto Networks' product portfolio. Acts as a subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance around complex systems to secure a digital environment and resolve customer issues around deployment. Partners closely with customer teams to provide guidance and recommendations to better serve their success. Leverages deep understanding of customer environments, needs, and priorities to drive successful migration/deployment activities.The Professional Services Consultant is an integral part of our mission within our Professional Services team. As a Consultant, you will provide onsite and/or remote deployment and configuration expertise relating to Palo Alto Networks solutions. You will function as the product's Subject Matter Expert and will interact directly with the customer's personnel and project teams providing leadership, technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives to our best practice deployment methodology. This is a highly technical, hands-on role and you will develop and maintain expertise level skill sets on our products and solutions deployed within the customer's environment.As a Professional Services Consultant, you'll get into the details of our platform. You will push the buttons, flip the levers, turn the knobs. You do not shy away from difficult challenges as it relates to cybersecurity, implementations, and integrations. You are the technical authority and will interact directly with our customers to help them secure their digital environments. The customers are counting on you to perform this work and train their staff. And while experience on the company's platform is desired, even more important is having a solid foundation in networking and security technologies. In fact, extensive experience with a competitor's technology can play to your advantage. Many of the opportunities involve a client migrating to our platform for the first time, so understanding the nuances of that technology will enable you to be a better Palo Alto Networks consultant. And don't worry, we will send you to our Professional Services Academy to prepare you for the role, so you are experienced with our suite of services and products before you first meet the customer. Your ImpactMigrate customers from legacy firewall technologies to Palo Alto Networks platformsBuild custom security policies and application signatures, configured for our client's needsTake every opportunity to maintain proficiency and increase the level of knowledge on Palo Alto Networks SASE products, software, and servicesProvide after hours and weekend on-call support as needed to support maintenance activitiesAnalyze logs and events from the solution to perform initial troubleshooting and issue identificationWork with our Technical Assistance Center to troubleshoot and diagnose support casesMaintain the Company's solution and provide mentorship on code upgrades and best practicesEnsure client needs are met and deliverables produced on time according to specified project deliverables and scope

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Qualifications

Your Experience Engineer (4+ years' experience) in professional services or similar function with BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent background or equivalent military experienceDetailed technical experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of high-end firewall appliancesStrong understanding of LAN and WAN networking protocols and technologies, including switching, routing, firewalls and security solutionsStrong TCP/IP networking skillsStrong dynamic routing skills (BGP, OSPF, etc)Experience working with Remote Access VPN solutions, IPSEC, PKI & SSL, TCP/IP, Authentication Protocols (LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, etc.)Experience working with URL filteringExperience working with Proxy and SSL DecryptionExperience working with Windows and MAC OS including(debugging, editing Windows Registries, Plist, etc.)Experience with one or more of these vendors: Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper (Netscreen), Fortinet products, Symantec/ Blue Coat, ZscalerGood troubleshooting skills and ability to use tools like tcpdump & WiresharkGood written and verbal communication skills with confirmed ability to communicate to senior leaders and technical peersDemonstrate ability to work in a cross functional environment which involves coordination with different teams such as Sales/Pre Sales/Product Management/Engineering.Attention to details, fast learner and excellent communication skills. Be able to communicate technical information in a simplified, easy to understand manner.Project leadership experience; ability to drive organizations and resources to complete required tasks in service of end goalsPossess one of more of the following industry certifications: PCNSE, CCNA/CCNP/CCIEApplication Delivery expertise - L7 SLB / Global SLB / Traditional Link LBApplication Performance Monitoring expertise - Response time metrics, Application identification.Packet capture analysis / fault isolation and remediationIn-depth knowledge and deployment experience of SD-WAN and Remote Access technologies.Network Security expertise (IPS/IDS, ZBFW, NGFW)In-depth IP Routing protocol expertise (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)Implementation of Legacy WAN solutions (MPLS, Leased Line, Frame Relay, Satellite, Internet VPN, ECMP, DMVPN)Global-scale network designDemonstrable Virtualization experience (VMware/Microsoft/Citrix/Linux KVM)Desire to learn on your feet and thrive on the bleeding edge of networking.Business-level English and Japanese language skills

Our Commitment

We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: Palo_Alto_Networks-JR-012476
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-19T19:29:21

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led
    • Veteran founded/led
    • Asian founded/led

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