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Job SummaryJob Summary As the Senior Channel Systems Engineer dedicated to BT (one of Palo Alto Networks' strategic Global Service Provider partners), you will serve as the lead technical strategist and trusted advisor across the UK and broader EMEA region. Positioned at the intersection of Network Security, Zero Trust, SASE, and SecOps - you will drive joint technical alignment, elevate partner capabilities, and co-architect next-generation security offerings.
In this senior overlay role, you will interface directly with BT's senior business leaders, technical executives, and practice heads to accelerate pipeline, embed Palo Alto Networks into BT's core service catalog, and align our joint strategy with emerging market priorities like AI Security.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Alliance Technical Leadership: Act as the lead technical partner for BT across the UK and EMEA, fostering executive-level engagement with BT's senior technical and business leadership.
- Architecture & Portfolio Expansion: Position Palo Alto Networks' comprehensive portfolio focusing on NetSec, SASE, Zero Trust, and driving targeted growth in CloudSecOps (Cortex) into BT's managed service architecture.
- Joint Enablement & Technical Roadmap: Define and execute BT's technical enablement strategy, driving high-value certifications, building practice competency, and maintaining compliance with joint technical roadmaps.
- Next-Wave Security Innovation: Align technical strategy with BT's strategic priorities, including AI Security and automated SecOps integrations.
- Presales & Targeted Post-Sales Advisory: Lead complex Proof of Concepts (POCs), high-impact technical demonstrations, and architecture reviews. Provide targeted post-sales advisory support to ensure deployment success and joint customer retention.
- Co-Selling & Revenue Alignment: Partner closely with internal sales leadership (sharing quota alignment) to unlock enterprise opportunities and accelerate joint revenue growth across the UK and EMEA.
- Travel: ~30% travel within the UK for BT stakeholder alignment, with periodic travel to strategic EMEA locations.
Qualifications Required Qualifications- Technical Seller Expertise: 8+ years of experience in Pre-Sales Systems Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Partner Technical Management within an Enterprise Security or Telco/Global Service Provider environment.
- Service Provider Track Record: Proven background engaging with Global Systems Integrators or Tier-1 Telecoms/Service Providers (BT experience strongly preferred).
- Core Technical Domains: Track record in Network Security, SASE/SD-WAN architectures, SecOps/XDR platforms, and Zero Trust frameworks.
- Executive Presence: Proven ability to engage, influence, and build trust with senior VP/C-level business and technical leaders.
- Commercial Mindset: Experience in quota-carrying environments with a strong grasp of service provider business models, managed services creation, and co-selling dynamics.
Preferred Qualifications- Active certifications: Palo Alto Networks PCNSE/PCSAE, CISSP, CCIE, or equivalent advanced cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Deep operational understanding of SecOps workflows, automation (SOAR), and AI-driven security operations.
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.
