Solutions Consultant 2 (Chicago)

Our MissionAt 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 AreIn 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!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 SummaryYour CareerThe Solutions Consultant is the evolution of the traditional Sales Engineering role, aligning howwe best serve our customers in understanding their environment, providing solution guidanceand ensuring value realization in their investment with Palo Alto Networks. As a SolutionsConsultant you provide technical leadership and expertise and guidance in your customer’ssecurity transformation journey. You will play a key role in defining technical solutions thatsecure a customer’s key business imperatives and ensuring value realization of their investmentwith Palo Alto Networks. You evangelize our industry leadership in on-prem, cloud, and securityoperations services that establish PANW as your customer’s cybersecurity partner of choice.Your ImpactCuriosity is core to the Solutions Consultant role, and you see complex problems asopportunities to learn and deliver innovative solutions! You define your impact by: Meeting and exceeding sales quotas by building and implementing strategic, technicalaccount plans that target cross-platform solutions. Understands Key customer business requirements and has the ability to position,demonstrate and create high level designs across the entire PANW portfolio solutionscreating business value for customers. Ability to drive customer adoption of Palo Alto Networks Platform. Building customerrelationships by helping customers achieve increased productivity, operational efficiency,security efficacy, and greater flexibility to innovate. Conducting discovery to understand and articulate the key technical, operational, andcommercial imperatives of your prospects and customers Working closely with Professional Services, Customer Success and Specialist teams toensure overall customer implementation and adoption of solutions. Demonstrating strong communication skills, influencing through effective presentations andcustomer-specific demos, and conducts technical engagements and workshops that areclear and impactful, simplifying complex ideas for various audiences Leading successful technical validation efforts based on best practices to ensuretechnical win in assigned opportunities. Demonstrates Cross functional leadership driving collaboration and orchestratingsupporting resources (Specialists, Channel Resources, Customer Support) to ensure aone-team approach that demonstrates a cohesive strategy. Promoting end-to-end solutions that include PANW and/or partner professional servicesto ensure customers realize business value sooner Understanding the competitive landscape and effectively differentiating PANW'sleadership in the cybersecurity space Continuously investing in yourself to develop technical and professional skills that driveyour ever-increasing contributions to success of our customers while activelyparticipating within the Solutions Consultant community and at industry events Identifying technical stakeholders and cultivating relationships with key personas to buildand drive a security architecture transformation roadmapQualifications Your Experience 6+ years experience in pre-sales/sales engineering Strong understanding of data networking, security architectures, and modern cloudcomputing environments Experience in delivering cybersecurity solutions that solve technical challenges andinfluence new business initiatives is preferred Influencing and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders, either in a customer-facing orinternal role; prior experience in a pre-sales role is ideal Creating and delivering technical presentations, workshops, or technical validationengagements Experience in selling, designing, implementing, or managing one or more of the followingsolutions: Network Security, SASE, SaaS, CNAPP and/or SOC TransformationTechnologies Partnering with Customer Support functions to ensure successful implementation andadoption of sold solutions Experience in complex sales involving long sales processes with multiple buying centersand multi-product solutions are preferred This is a field sales position where travel requirements may be required to support inperson customer meetings, please discuss with the recruiter on the specifics for thisposition. Proficient in EnglishCompensation DisclosureThe compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.$208,000.00 - $286,000.00/yrOur 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.SummaryLocation: Chicago, United States of AmericaType: Full time