Solution Consultant GSI

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

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Job Description

Job SummaryAs a Channel Solution Consultant you will drive our technical strategy with Global Systems Integrators (GSIs) and Consulting Partners. In this role, you will not merely support deals; you will be a strategic technical architect capable of embedding our security platform into the complex digital transformation projects led by our partners.You will bridge the gap between DevSecOps execution and high-level security strategy, serving as the primary technical advisor for partners building Modern Cloud, AI, and Infrastructure solutions.Location - Open for Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partner Enablement: Act as the Lead Technical Architect for GSI & Consulting partners, helping them design and build joint solutions that monetize Palo Alto Networks key platform offerings.Enable partner technical teams to articulate the value of "Security by Design" in modern application developmentDrive technical alignment to ensure our platform is the preferred security layer in large-scale transformation projectsCloud & AI Security Architecture: Design and validate security architectures across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)Provide deep technical expertise on AI Security, advising partners on securing Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI workloadsDemonstrate how to secure the MLOps lifecycle, ensuring model integrity and data privacyGuide partners on integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions) without slowing down development velocityArchitect security solutions for containerized environments, specifically focusing on Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless frameworksConduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical workshops that prove the operational efficiency of our platform in a DevOps culture

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Your Experience 10 plus years of overall experienceCloud Architecture: Deep understanding of public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Modern Application Stack: Proficiency with Docker, Containers, and Kubernetes (K8s). You must understand how microservices are built and deployedDevOps & CI/CD: Validated experience with the SDLC and CI/CD tooling and understanding the DevOps and Security lifecycleAI & MLOps: Understanding of the AI/ML development lifecycle (MLOps). Familiarity with the unique security challenges posed by AI workloads and generative AI integrationCloud Security: Strong foundation in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), CWPP, or Application SecurityConsulting Background: Prior experience working at or with Tier-1 GSIs and "Big 4" consulting firms.Presentation Skills: Ability to white-board complex architectures for CTOs and present business value to Practice LeadsRevenue Mindset: Understanding that this is a pre-sales role designed to drive revenue. Ability to navigate technical objections to accelerate deal closure

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.