Channel Systems Engineer

🕒 March 16

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Palo Alto Networks

10,000+ employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $1M Seed Round - Morta Security on 2013-02

Cybersecurity • Enterprise

Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company that provides AI-driven platforms, products, and services to protect networks, cloud workloads, endpoints, and applications. Its portfolio includes next-generation firewalls, SASE and Prisma Cloud (CNAPP) offerings, the Cortex security operations suite (XDR, XSOAR, XSIAM), and Unit 42 threat intelligence and incident response services. Palo Alto Networks helps enterprises secure AI deployments, automate SOC workflows, and prevent, detect, and respond to sophisticated threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

📋 Description

• Collaborate proactively with GSI, VAR, and SP partners to align technical strategies and drive sales growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. • Execute technical enablement workshops and training to ensure partners are proficient in articulating the value of our cybersecurity portfolio. • Simplify complex technical concepts and security architectures to facilitate effective solution selling by partners. • Drive results by supporting partners in the delivery of successful Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical demonstrations. • Challenge curiosity and positively by identifying innovative ways to enhance partner technical capabilities and market reach. • Serve as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring partners have the guidance needed to resolve customer security challenges. • Empower partners to independently identify and close opportunities by building their technical confidence and competence.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, pre-sales, or technical channel management. • Proven experience working with channel partners (GSI, VAR, SP) within the Sub-Saharan Africa market. • Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity landscapes, including network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection. • Industry certifications such as PCNSE, CISSP, or CCIE. • Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies. • Demonstrated ability to present complex technical topics effectively to diverse audiences. • Fluency in additional languages relevant to the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

🏖️ Benefits

• reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability

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